I would keep the Ford if I was you.

So would I. The only reason our Focus with its Ford/Mazda bombproof maintenance free autobox and reliable Yamaha designed 1.6 Zetec engine became u/s at 21yrs old and 161,000 miles was because of encroaching sill rust, neglected during its last couple of years of son's ownership. It's now costing you nothing in depreciation, which would be a four figure annual sum if you went for a much newer car.

Thank-you for the suggestions and replies and Happy Easter everyone.

To answer the questions,

I am in the east midlands but can travel for the right vehicle.

The last few years I have done about 3000 miles per year sometimes 4000.

I have 8k but could stretch to 11k. I would prefer mileage below 40k.

Editing, Thanks for the suggestion of a Peugeot 308. I like the look of them,

2015 308 53k miles under £9k, bigger boot than the Focus, low tax, what is the 1.2 Puretech allure engine like or is the older 1.6 a better choice?

As suggested a Honda Civic petrol1.8 VTEC auto also fits the bill,

2013 37k miles, big boot or a 2015 with 54k miles. both under £9k.

Or a Honda Jazz but will the 1.3 or 1.4 be underpowered?

2011 £8k 21k miles.

Edited by bluenun on 17/04/2022 at 13:14