2006 (55) Ford Focus LX 16V.. CREAM UPHOLSTERY.. IDEAL FAMILY CAR.. NEW MOT

Stunning ULEZ COMPLIANT Ford Focus 1.6 LX with just 160000 miles and a new MOT! Amazing fuel economy, average 42 mpg! Great specification which includes Power Steering, Radio CD, Remote Locking and much more! Call us on 01273 596959 today!

This Ford Focus 1.6 LX 5‑door is a car that perfectly captures Ford’s reputation for building practical, enjoyable and dependable family hatchbacks. Even years after its release, it remains a standout example of thoughtful design and well‑balanced engineering.

Visually, the Focus still holds its own. The styling is clean and purposeful, with smooth lines and a confident stance that never feels overdone. The five‑door layout adds day‑to‑day practicality without sacrificing appearance, making it just as suitable for family life as it is for commuting or weekend trips. Build quality is reassuringly solid, and the car feels well put together, reflecting Ford’s attention to durability.

On the road, the Focus truly shines. The 1.6‑litre petrol engine delivers a strong blend of performance and efficiency, offering smooth power delivery and responsive acceleration. It’s perfectly suited to real‑world driving, whether navigating busy town streets or cruising comfortably on the motorway. The steering is precise and full of feedback, giving the Focus an engaging, confident feel through corners that many competitors struggled to match. It’s a car that genuinely encourages you to enjoy driving.

Ride and handling are particularly impressive. The suspension strikes an excellent balance between comfort and control, soaking up bumps with ease while remaining stable and composed on faster roads. Longer journeys are relaxed and comfortable, and even uneven surfaces are handled with confidence — a true strength of the Focus platform.

Inside, the Focus LX offers a sensible, user‑friendly cabin designed with everyday use in mind. Controls are clearly laid out, the dashboard is easy to read, and everything feels intuitively placed. The seats provide good support and comfort for both driver and passengers, and there’s ample space in both the front and rear. The boot is generously sized for a hatchback, easily accommodating shopping, luggage or family essentials.

Running costs are another major highlight. The 2005 Focus 1.6 is well known for its reliability, affordable servicing and sensible fuel economy. Replacement parts are widely available and inexpensive, insurance is reasonable, and overall ownership costs are refreshingly low. This makes it an excellent choice for new drivers, small families or anyone seeking dependable and cost‑effective motoring.

What really sets the Ford Focus 1.6 LX apart is how well it does everything. It doesn’t rely on gimmicks or unnecessary complexity — instead, it delivers comfort, practicality, and driving enjoyment in a simple, well‑executed package. It feels honest, robust and thoughtfully engineered, qualities that remain just as appealing today as they were when it was new.

In summary, this Ford Focus 1.6 LX 5‑door is a superb all‑rounder that continues to impress. Comfortable, economical, practical and genuinely enjoyable behind the wheel, it fully deserves its reputation as one of the best hatchbacks of its era — and one that still makes a great choice today

Established in 1989, Lighthouse Car Centre based in Shoreham by sea, West Sussex, England is a family owned and run business that is very proud of the high level of customer care that our 1000's of happy customers past, present and future enjoy (Why not have a look at our customer feedback page!!). Lighthouse Car Centre is easy to find on the A259 close to Brighton & Worthing, please go to our contact page and click in the Map icon for directions. You can drive in and park on site.

Lighthouse car centre offer a unique warranty, click on the warranty tab. Finance is available at very competitive rates, we have been Licensed credit brokers since 1989 and can tailor a package to suit your own particular circumstances.

As keen buyers we are always looking for good, well looked after cars with service histories for our used car stock, if you have a car for sale we will be more than pleased to look at it, and hopefully make you an offer!

The vehicles at Lighthouse Car Centre are prepared to the highest standard possible, we make sure that when you view a car at Lighthouse Car Centre you will not be given hard selling tactics, so bearing all these views in mind we are looking forward to seeing you soon!

From the Beginnings:

In 1989, the founders, Father and Son began the Lighthouse Car Centre journey. The family owned and run business grew from humble beginnings, starting out at our site in Cheapside, Brighton with 15 used cars for sale, Moving in 2003 to our fantastic open forecourt with over 80 used cars on display situated on the A259, Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex.

Our Aims:

With over 100 years experience between staff, our priorities are unchanged – to offer a wide selection of affordable high standard used vehicles and deliver excellent levels of customer service. We take a no-pressure/stress-free approach, which customers enjoy and many which have never looked anywhere else apart from Lighthouse Car Centre. Take a look at our customer review page to see our happy customers.

Finance:

We have been Licensed credit brokers since 1989,This allows us to offer top quality Consumer Finance which is available at very competitive rates. As well as tailoring a package to suit your own particular circumstances. We also offer a unique warranty, click on the warranty tab for more information.

Buying your car:

As well as selling cars we are also keen buyers. This could be in part exchange or cash purchase. It is vital the cars we buy and sell are well looked after with service histories. If you have a car for sale, we will be more than pleased to look at it, and hopefully make you an offer.

Lighthouse Car Centre are based in Shoreham near Brighton in Sussex. With over 80 quality used cars in stock, including automatic cars, ULEZ compliant, low insurance, first time driver, estate, SUV and diesel cars. We pride ourselves on excellent customer service, check out our Google reviews!

Established in 1989 LIGHTHOUSE CAR CENTRE is family run car trading company. Helpful without being pushy. We had a personalised registration on the car we were trading in..They took care of all the paperwork which made the sale and purchase very straightforward..Our daughter bought a car from them 16 years ago and had a good experience which is why we went back to them. We would definitely recommend them as you have a more personal interaction than with larger dealers.