Got my scort for £270 with tax and test.
Despite its small outside size a four door escort is actually very comfy and roomy. Boots big too, then theres the roof should you need it -as it still has proper roof gutters for racks.

Cheap honest transportation.
If anything breaks you can fix it with a handful of tools and 20 quid at partco (or le' partco depending on where you are ).