2003 Ford Focus RS (MK1)

KEY FACTS

• A highly collectible and exciting modern classic hot hatch, presented with an impressive service history file and some discreet upgrades.
• Under the bonnet is a 2.0-litre turbocharged inline-four engine, driving the front wheels via a five-speed manual transmission.
• First registered in 2003, this is a UK-delivered car, with two registered keepers from new.
• The seller states that the second keeper acquired the car in March 2004, just seven months after first registration, with maintenance records documenting their care through to 2023.
• The car covered just 1,930 miles between its 2013 and 2026 MOT tests.
• The odometer shows 68,700 miles.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This Focus RS is finished in Imperial Blue over a black/blue interior.
• The modifications include: SCC Performance Superpro polyurethane bush kit, Bilstein B6 rear shock absorbers, EBC Ultimax rear brake discs, braided flexible brake hoses, a full Roose Motor Sport silicone coolant hose kit in Vintage Cloth Wrap Black finish, and a fabricated stainless-steel exhaust section.
• Accompanied by the original brochure, two keys, a history file comprising 162 documents, including invoices, service records, MOT certificates and parts receipts, including Ford dealer servicing through to 2012 and subsequent specialist work at Demon Performance Centre.

CONDITION

• Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition.
• Specific notes from the seller include: a few age-related marks on the bodywork, and the steering wheel would benefit from a retrim.
• MOT test history is shown via the button in the listing overview.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The most recent maintenance was a service in November 2023 at 68,440 miles.
• The seller states that a substantial front-end rebuild was carried out at Demon Performance in September 2014 at 67,260 miles, including wheel bearings, hubs, wishbone bushes, ball joints, anti-roll bar links and four-wheel alignment and the car has covered only approximately 1,440 miles since.
• The seller also notes that the documentation refers to extensive brake-system work and cooling-system renewal.
• The seller reports that there is an exceptional history file documenting regular maintenance and sympathetic upgrades, reflected in the photo gallery.

SUMMARY

The Ford Focus RS Mk1 is lauded as an exciting modern classic hot hatch, renowned for its potent turbocharged engine, engaging manual gearbox, and rally-bred dynamics. This example stands out as a two-owner car, boasting an impressive history file detailing maintenance and upgrades. It would make a rewarding addition to any collection, promising to deliver a wonderfully analogue driving experience for its next enthusiast owner.

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