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Ford Focus depreciation
The Ford Focus loses about 35% of its value in its first three years. From a list price of £23,400, a 2023 example with around 27,000 miles on the clock is worth about £13,300 today. The year-by-year table below values every age of Focus at its typical mileage, from the same model behind its full profile.
Value by registration year
What a used Focus is worth, year by year
Each row values that year's Focus at its typical mileage (8,921 miles a year). The headline is the midpoint of a private sale and a dealer forecourt price; the range reflects condition and history.
| Reg year | Age | Typical miles | Est. value | Likely range | Of new price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 yr | 9,000 | £18,100 | £16,500–£19,750 | 77% |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | 18,000 | £15,550 | £14,100–£17,000 | 68% |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | 27,000 | £13,300 | £12,000–£14,550 | 60% |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | 35,500 | £12,250 | £11,000–£13,450 | 57% |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | 44,500 | £11,700 | £10,450–£12,950 | 56% |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | 53,500 | £10,300 | £9,200–£11,400 | 50% |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | 62,500 | £8,950 | £7,950–£10,000 | 45% |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | 71,500 | £7,900 | £6,950–£8,800 | 41% |
Values are the Forecourt model's estimate at each age's typical mileage, not offers. For a specific mileage, trim and region, use the full Focus profile →
The depreciation curve
Share of original value retained by age (to 8 years). The same curve drives the interactive chart on the profile.
Best time to buy or sell
Buy — Past the steep drop and getting scarce — strong value now
- Loses about 5% a year around 3 years old
- Steepest losses are over by about 3 years
- UK numbers shrinking (-6.0% year on year)
- Reliability 60/100
Focus depreciation — quick answers
How much does a Ford Focus depreciate?
The Ford Focus loses about 35% of its value in the first three years. A 2023 example with around 27,000 miles is worth about £13,300 today.
What is a 2023 Ford Focus worth?
A 2023 Ford Focus at a typical 27,000 miles is worth about £13,300 — likely between £12,000 and £14,550 depending on condition and history.
When is the best time to buy or sell a Ford Focus?
Past the steep drop and getting scarce — strong value now. It loses about 5.4% a year around 3 years old, with the steepest losses over by roughly 3 years.