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  • Road Test: Ford Focus (1998-2005)
    Small Family by: Matt Prior
    Ford Focus (98- )
    SAFETY AND SECURITY RATING:

    The Focus scored four stars in Euro NCAP's independent crash tests, which is quite good for a car of its age. However, anti-lock brakes aren't standard across the range, while side airbags are only an option except on top-spec models, which isn't really good enough these days. Only three-stars then, but if you are in crash, a Focus isn't too bad a car to be in.

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