How many Ford Focus are there on UK roads?

Approximately 886,255 Ford Focus are licensed in the UK, according to DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025).

Ford Focus wheel fitment — St 170 I DA1, DB1, DN1

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 2002–2005

Ford Focus wheel fitment at a glance — The Ford Focus St 170 (I) DA1, DB1, DN1 (2002–2005) uses a 4x108 bolt pattern, 63.4 mm centre bore, M12x1.5 nuts torqued to ~90 Nm. It accepts ~6J–8J wheels at ET35–ET52.

Overview

The Ford Focus St 170 (I) DA1, DB1, DN1 is part of the second generation of the Ford Focus produced for Europe from 2004 onwards. It was launched at the Paris Motor Show in September 2004 as a three and five-door hatchback and an estate variant. The car featured a stiffer bodyshell compared to its predecessor but retained much of the basic suspension design that contributed to the success of the first generation Focus. In 2005, Ford released the MK.II version of the sports division of Focus, the Focus ST, which produced 225 bhp and could achieve a 0-60 mph time of 6.4 seconds with a top speed of 152 mph using a 2.5-litre turbocharged engine from Volvo.

Ford Focus wheel fitment

Ford Focus wheel fitment for the Ford Focus St 170 (I) DA1, DB1, DN1 (2002–2005): the factory PCD, centre bore and bolt spec, then the aftermarket width and offset window we fit to.

Bolt pattern (PCD)	4x108
Centre bore	63.4 mm
Bolt / thread	M12x1.5 (nuts)
Wheel-bolt torque	90 Nm
Seat type	tapered
Factory setup	square
TPMS	direct

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

Position	Width	Offset
Front	6J–8J	ET35–ET52

As a rule, each extra 1J of width wants roughly +8–10 ET to keep the wheel tucked. The exact offset and any spacer are confirmed by the fit-check.

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UK popularity & demand

~886,255 Ford Focus licensed on UK roads — top 1% of models by volume.

Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 886,255 Ford Focus on UK roads, placing it in the top 1% of car models by volume across our fitment database.

That makes Ford Focus wheel fitment a high-demand spec to keep in stock. It is one reason we track it here.

Source: DfT/DVLA licensed-vehicle statistics (VEH0124), matched to the AIWheelTech fitment database.

Engines & drivetrain

Variant	Engine	Fuel	Power	Drive
ST 170 (I) DN1	2.0L Duratec I4	petrol	237 hp	All-Wheel Drive
ST 170 (I) DB1	2.0L Duratec I4	petrol	182 hp	All-Wheel Drive
ST 170 (I) DA1	2.0L Duratec I4	petrol	160 hp	FWD

Performance

Variant	Power	0–62 mph	Top speed
ST 170 (I) DN1	237 hp	6.5 s	155 mph

Dimensions

Length	4368 mm
Width	1725 mm
Height	1490 mm
Wheelbase	2600 mm

Body styles & production

Body styles	Hatchback, Sedan (Saloon), Estate
Produced	2002–2005

Trim levels

ZetecTrendTitaniumST

Factory colours

Imperial Blue

History & notable variants

The second generation Ford Focus was introduced in Europe at the Paris Motor Show on September 25, 2004. It underwent minor facelifts over its production period, including one in 2007 that featured Ford's Kinetic Design philosophy and another in 2014 for the European market. Notable performance variants included the Focus ST with a powerful engine and the RS model which was launched in 2009.

Reliability & owner notes

Pros: Stiff bodyshell for improved ride quality; powerful performance variants like the ST and RS models; larger interior space compared to its predecessor
Cons: Critics claimed it lacked the precise handling of the first generation Focus; heavier than previous model