Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2018–2021 Ford Focus 1.0 Petrol Automatic Mk4. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Oil pressure warning, drivetrain warning, sudden loss of power, rattly running, or in some cases very little warning before major damage.
Warm it fully, then drive at mixed town and faster-road speeds for 20-30 minutes and let it idle briefly afterwards.
£1,500
Jerky pull-away, hesitation at junctions, clunky low-speed shifts, or a sudden surge as the car changes gear.
Pull away gently several times, crawl in traffic, and repeat a few slow junction exits with light throttle.
£650
Stop-start not working, random warning lights, steering or brake warnings, infotainment glitches, or the car struggling after standing.
Start it from cold, use lights, screen, climate and audio together, then drive until fully warm and restart it once during the viewing.
£280
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2018–2021 Ford Focus 1.0 Petrol Automatic Mk4, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.
The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.
Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.
The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.
Or enter the vehicle manually