How much is a 2016 Ford FocusPetrol worth in Ireland?

The median asking price for a 2016 Ford FocusPetrol on the Irish used-car market is around €33,011, based on 3 live listings tracked by Carintel.ie.

How much does a 2016 Ford Focus depreciate per year?

A Ford Focus loses roughly 11.9% of its value per year on the Irish used-car market based on Carintel.ie's regression across active listings.

Is it cheaper to import a 2016 Ford Focus from Northern Ireland?

It depends on spec, mileage and CO2. Carintel.ie compares ROI median prices against Northern Ireland listings' landed cost, including VRT, NOx levy and registration fees, so you can see the saving at a glance on this page.

What are the running costs of a 2016 Ford FocusPetrol?

This page estimates annual running costs for a 2016 Ford FocusPetrol using WLTP consumption data, current Irish fuel and electricity prices, and Irish motor tax bands.

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Market Intelligence

Ford Focus2016

Petrol · 2.3L

23 days avg on market · Low data confidence

High DemandLimited Data

No ROI listings currently available

Check back soon as new listings are added regularly.

Updated 14h ago · ROI · Low confidence

Median listing price

€33,011

private sale ~€29,763 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days

Est. trade-in

€22,054 – €26,779

15–30% below private sale

Avg mileage

76k km

typical 95k km

Days listed

23d

avg on market · demand 85/100

AI Market Summary

PowerShift DCT gearboxes prone to shuddering and premature failure—avoid auto versions or budget €2,000–4,500 for replacement gearbox risk.
Manual petrol Focus remains decent value; mileage sits within normal range for a 10-year-old, so verify service history and NCT status carefully.
Spark plugs, ignition coils, and direct-injection carbon build-up cause rough idle and misfires—factor in preventive maintenance or inspect for existing symptoms.
Check rear door latches operate smoothly; sticky or broken latches are common on this generation and costly to repair properly.
NI import saves €1,139 before VRT applies on top—verify final landed cost against Republic stock; petrol tax bands favour lower-emission variants.

AI-generated analysis · Carintel.ie · verify independently before purchasing

Analysis & Insights

Price Analysis Costs Import Recalls & Info

Vehicle specification

Verified spec data

Power

247 bhp

250 PS

Torque

345 Nm

254 lb·ft

0–62 mph

6.5s

154 mph top

Engine

2.3L

2300 cc

Fuel economy & emissions

Combined

41.5 mpg

Urban

32.1 mpg

Extra urban

49.6 mpg

NOx

24 mg/km

Import levy: €120

Fuel tank

55L

Dimensions

Length

4.36m

4362 mm

Width

1.82m

Height

1.48m

Wheelbase

2.65m

Safety & ownership

Euro NCAP

★★★★★

Adult 92% · Child 82%

Insurance

Group 34E

Road tax (UK)

£265

per year

Warranty

3 years

60,000 miles

Reliability & Safety Recalls

Ford Focus 2016

Reliability

3/5

The 2016 Ford Focus petrol is a practical, affordable used car with generally decent reliability, but known issues with the dual-clutch transmission (DCT), engine misfires, and electrical gremlins can make ownership unpredictable. Parts are inexpensive and independent garages are plentiful, but budget for potential gearbox work and ignition coil failures. Good value for money if you avoid DCT versions or get a pre-purchase inspection.

Known issues

PowerShift dual-clutch transmission (DCT) shuddering, hesitation, and judder at low speeds; gearbox can fail prematurely requiring €2,000–4,500 replacement
Engine misfires and rough idle caused by failing spark plugs and ignition coils; carbon build-up on direct-injection valves
Door latch failures; doors may not open or close reliably, especially rear doors
Electrical gremlins including battery drain, alternator failure, and infotainment system freezing/rebooting
Timing chain rattle on cold starts; chain tensioner wear can lead to costly engine work if ignored
Brake dust accumulation and premature pad wear; rear brake issues on some examples

Good for

Affordable, practical compact hatchback with decent interior space and boot capacity
Low running costs for fuel and insurance; parts readily available at competitive prices
Economical petrol engines (1.0 EcoBoost and 1.5 Ti-VCT options) suitable for urban and mixed driving
Manual transmission versions (5-speed or 6-speed) avoid DCT gremlins and are more reliable overall

Years to avoid: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015

AI-generated summary · verify with DVSA & owner forums

Safety Recalls3 found

Seat Belt2020

Rear seat belt may not operate correctly in an accident, increasing injury risk

Remedy: Replacement of rear seat belt assembly

20S31

Brakes2019

Brake fluid may leak due to corrosion of the brake proportioning valve, reducing braking power

Remedy: Inspection and replacement of brake proportioning valve if necessary

19S36

Fuel System2018

Fuel pump may fail, causing engine stalling or loss of drive

Remedy: Replacement of fuel pump module

18S15

AI-generated · verify at gov.uk/check-vehicle-recall

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