How much is a 2017 Ford FocusDiesel worth in Ireland?

The median asking price for a 2017 Ford FocusDiesel on the Irish used-car market is around €16,950, based on 9 live listings tracked by Carintel.ie.

How much does a 2017 Ford Focus depreciate per year?

A Ford Focus loses roughly 12.8% 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 2017 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 2017 Ford FocusDiesel?

This page estimates annual running costs for a 2017 Ford FocusDiesel using WLTP consumption data, current Irish fuel and electricity prices, and Irish motor tax bands.

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Switch powertrain:Diesel · 160 Petrol · 43 Overview

Engine:All engines 1.5L · 91 2.0L · 9

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Trim:All ST-3 · 1 ST-Line · 2 Unknown · 2

Source:ROI All NI

Market Intelligence

Ford Focus2017

Diesel · 2.0L

€14,975ROI listing median

33 days avg on market · Low data confidence

High DemandLimited Data

Listing price range

€13k – €17k

middle 50% of listings

Listings

ROI active now

Updated 6h ago · ROI · Low confidence

Listing price range

Est. trade-in

Avg mileage

133k km

typical 152k km

Days listed

33d

avg on market · demand 88/100

AI Market Summary

PowerShift gearbox (diesel models) prone to judder, lurching, and loss of drive—get a pre-purchase diagnostic check and full service history before committing.
Strong price recovery (+36% year-on-year) reflects market demand, but median mileage at 170k km is within expected range; verify odometer accuracy with dealership records.
DPF regeneration issues common on short-journey vehicles; confirm recent motorway driving or forced regens in service history to avoid expensive carbon buildup repairs.
Have a mechanic inspect fuel injectors and listen for hard-start symptoms during cold cranking; poor diesel quality or skipped oil changes accelerate carbon deposits.
NI imports run €2,580 cheaper before VRT—calculate full VRT, NOx levy, and registration costs against Republic stock to confirm actual saving.

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

Analysis & Insights

Price Analysis Costs Import Recalls & Info

Vehicle specification

Verified spec data

Power

182 bhp

185 PS

Torque

400 Nm

295 lb·ft

0–62 mph

7.8s

135 mph top

Engine

2.0L

2000 cc

Boot space

316L

1215L folded

Seats

4 doors

Fuel economy & emissions

Combined

61.4 mpg

4.199999999999999 L/100km

Urban

53.3 mpg

Extra urban

67.3 mpg

CO₂

109 g/km

EURO 6

NOx

53 mg/km

Import levy: €395

Fuel tank

60L

Dimensions

Length

4.56m

4556 mm

Width

1.82m

Wheelbase

2.65m

Safety & ownership

Euro NCAP

★★★★★

Adult 92% · Child 82%

Insurance

Group 26E

Road tax (UK)

£35

per year

Warranty

3 years

60,000 miles

Reliability & Safety Recalls

Ford Focus 2017

Reliability

3/5

The 2017 Ford Focus diesel is a practical family car with reasonable fuel economy, but this generation (Mk3.5) is prone to transmission issues and diesel engine problems. Ownership can be frustrating due to dual-clutch gearbox faults and DPF regeneration cycles, though the basic engineering is sound if well-maintained. Spare parts are affordable and servicing is straightforward at independent garages.

Known issues

PowerShift dual-clutch gearbox judder, lurching, and loss of drive—particularly common in diesel models under 80k km
DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) regeneration problems; frequent forced regens cause excessive fuel consumption and carbon buildup if mostly short-journey driving
Fuel injector carbon deposits and hard starting, especially if low-quality diesel or infrequent oil changes
EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) valve sticking; causes rough idle, limp mode, and increased emissions
Water ingress into the headlight units and fog light areas; fogging and electrical gremlins
Engine oil sludge in 1.5L TDCi engines; poor oil circulation in cold climates if synthetic not used from new

Good for

Fuel economy on motorway driving (45–50 mpg is achievable with gentle use)
Low purchase price on the used market; spares and repairs are affordable
Spacious interior and practical five-door layout for families
Resale of working examples; diesel Focus holds value reasonably well if PowerShift is trouble-free

Years to avoid: 2015, 2016, 2017

AI-generated summary · verify with DVSA & owner forums