2003 Ford Focus RS, 60,000 miles, Imperial Blue Metallic, Sparco Black and Blue leather/Alcantara trim, Service History, HPi Clear, Superb throughout.

*2003 Focus RS
*2.0-litre 16v turbo
*60,000 miles from new
*No. 2084 of 4,501 cars produced
*Imperial Blue Metallic
*Black & Blue Sparco Interior
*Sports Exhaust – (Mongoose Exhaust Cat Back system)
*Full Service History
*HPi Clear
*3 Months Comprehensive Warranty
*Superb Condition Throughout

CSC present for sale this superb 2003 mk1 Focus RS finished in stunning Imperial Blue Metallic. A few taste-full and discrete modifications aside, this example remains largely standard and un-molested and one of the better examples currently available.

The successor to the highly acclaimed Escort RS Cosworth from 6 years earlier, the much anticipated Focus RS was launched in 2002. Available as a limited run of 4,501 cars across Europe only until late 2003 the RS was available in 3 door form and one colour (imperial Blue) only. The demand in the UK was so high that just under half of all Focus RS’s (2,147) came to the UK in right hand drive form.

Power was provided by fords own 2.0 litre 1turbocharged 16-valve duratec engine producing 212bhp, delivered to the front wheels aided by a Quaife ATB limited-slip differential. Brembo brakes were standard along with a host of other performance enhancing changes. The performance figures were fairly serious for the day with 0-62mph in 5.9 seconds and a top speed of 144mph.

Body styling was based on the Focus WRC car with an aggressive front bumper, flared wheel arches and high level rear wing. 18-inch O.Z. alloy wheels completed the exterior sporty look. Inside, the interior was dominated by Sparco race-style seats finished in black and blue trim along with the leather steering wheel to compliment the exterior. Standard equipment included Anti-lock brakes, Air-conditioning, Radio CD, Electric Windows and Mirrors.

This particular example - number 2,084, has covered just 60,000 miles and is presented in superb condition throughout. The bodywork remains in excellent condition with straight lines and no major blemishes to the stunning Imperial Blue paintwork. The Interior is presented in the same manor with no major signs of damage or wear to the leather and alcantara trim.

On the road, the car drives as expected, feeling tight and accurate with smooth power delivery throughout the rev range. The gearbox, brakes and steering all feel precise and reassuring with plenty of performance to hand. These mk1 Focus’s offer a welcome return to driver feel and involvement for any driving enthusiast when compared to the modern day, over complicated and dull offerings.

The turbo charged 2.0 Duratec engine in these cars are renowned for their ‘tunability’ and cars with un-official power increases and performance modifications are commonplace. Thankfully, this example remains in largely standard OEM guise with the only modifications to this example being a Bluefin ECU remap (+25bhp), a Mongoose exhaust system and a gloss black front spoiler lip. The car also benefits from the recent fitment of an uprated Sachs Clutch kit.

SPECIFICATION:
*Anti-Lock Brakes
*Air Conditioning
*18’’ O.Z. Alloy Wheels
*Mongoose Sports Exhaust
*RS Body styling with Rear Roof Spoiler
*Alcantara & Leather Sparco sports seats
*6 Speed manual gearbox
*Push Button Engine Start
*Electric Windows & Mirrors
*Radio CD with Drivers Remote Control
*Central Locking
*Power Assisted Steering
*Anti-lock Brakes
*Driver and Passenger Airbags
*Metallic Paint
*Fitted over carpet mats

PERFORMANCE:
Engine: 2.0 16v turbo
Power: 237bhp (estimated)
Acceleration 0-62 mph: 5.9 seconds
Economy: 28.0 mpg
Top Speed: 144 mph (where legal)!

HISTORY:
The car was first registered on 14th April 2003 at Allen Ford, Romford and remained largely under their main dealer care for servicing and maintenance until 2013 when RT Rate Ford carried out the next scheduled maintenance & service. There are 9 ford main dealer stamps in the service book along with that of 3 independent garages.

The car was used regularly but sparingly until 2015 when it was placed into storage until late 2017 when the car was recommissioned and put back on the road with 60,085 miles on the odometer. The RS was sold to its current enthusiast owner through a specialist vehicle dealer in October 2018 having covered 60,366 miles and was again put into dry storage with the specialist whilst some further work was carried out on the car including an uprated clutch kit, sports exhaust and a full service.

The RS is HPi clear, and has an MOT valid until 24th November 2020 showing no advisory points were raised at the last test.

This Focus RS is accompanied by:-
*Ford Owners Wallet containing Handbook & Service book
*Service History Receipts
*MOT History
*HPi Certificate
*3 Months extendable Warranty by ‘Warranty Wise’

PRICE:
£SOLD