Launched in 2009 the Ford Focus RS had huge performance right out of the box in typical and legendary Ford RS style. The 2.5 litre turbocharged engine produces 300 bhp and 0-60 time of under 6 seconds with a top speed of 163 mph.

This seriously hot hatch also comes very well equipped with Recaro seats, Lux 1 & 2 packs, keyless entry and push button start, reversing camera, rear parking sensors and air conditioning.

It also features huge levels of grip, predictable and agile handling with the revolutionary RevoKnuckle suspension system dramatically reducing the torque steer involved in putting all that power through the front wheel drive.

The car has been well looked after and serviced regularly by the previous owners, one of whom has taken the decision to make some fairly comprehensive tuning modifications to take the car’s already impressive performance to an even higher level.

Re-mapped to a stage 2 level of tuning the car features a Section 59 sports exhaust with de-cat, an Airtec intercooler, AS Carbon Fibre Induction kit, White Pro Hose Boost and Water Silicone Hoses with AST coilover shocks all round and Whiteline front and rear anti-roll bars.

A full carbon fibre kit has also been fitted including the rear spoiler, rear bumper diffuser, door entry sills, front lower bumper surrounds, bonnet vents, wing vents, mirror vents, fog light surrounds, lower headlight trims, slam panel cover, fuse box covers, battery cover, engine cover, wing-top covers and bonnet edge trim.

The car comes with its V5c showing 5 previous keepers and an MOT which expires in April 2022, a stamped up service book and 2 keys.

Finished in black with contrasting blue stitching the interior is in all-round excellent condition with only a little sign of wear on the leather and Alcantara Recaro seats. The headlining, door cards, fascia and dashboard are all very clean and without damage or cracks and the carpets have been nicely protected by RS over-mats.

The carbon fibre inserts are all in nice condition and there is a Parrot phone interface fitted.

Finished in Frozen White with dark rear privacy glass, carbon fibre fitments and black alloy wheels the car looks fast even when standing still. All four wheels are clean with no kerbing damage and all are shod with matching Michelin Supersport tyres with plenty of tread left.

There are a couple of very small paint imperfections on the bonnet and some slight delamination on the front carbon fibre bumper insert and some stone chips on the front fog-light surround, but other than these very minor points the car looks fantastic from every angle.

In the boot and under the bonnet all is clean and as it should be.

Regularly serviced throughout its life the car is reported to start and run superbly with no obvious or known faults to report or advise of.

Ford doesn’t use their RS badge and model designation lightly and this Focus RS is very deserving of its badge, being lightening quick round a racetrack and yet practical enough to be used as daily transport.

Many consider this version of the Focus RS to be one of Ford’s best cars and most certainly one of tomorrow’s future classics.