Description
7th Dec, 2024 10:00
The December 2024 Auction
2003 Ford Focus RS
Only 53, 000 miles and producing 340bhp
Estimate
£18, 000 - £22, 000
Buyer's premium: 15. 00%
Lot details
Registration: EF03VHX
Chassis: WF0BXXGCDB3D71012
Odometer: 53, 398
Transmission: Manual
MOT: October 2025
Only 53, 000 miles from new
In current ownership for 14 years
5 stamps in the service booklet
Tastefully modified example; full spec list below
Running 340 BHP with Dyno readout
Cambelt done less than 10, 000 miles ago
Supplied with the sales brochure
In 2002, Ford launched the Focus RS, returning those famous letters to one of its cars for the first time since the Ford Escort RS Cosworth. The new Focus RS was inspired by Colin McRae's WRC rally exploits and featured a 2-litre Duratec RS engine with an advanced turbocharging system and oil-spray cooled pistons to achieve more power - which eventually peaked at 215bhp and 0-60mph in 6. 4 seconds. The chassis was developed and a Quaife torque-biasing differential (when you turned into a corner and applied the power, it dug in like no other front-drive car to make the Focus remarkably quick across country) fitted to ensure optimal front-wheel drive tractability. Suspension was by uprated offset coil springs with Sachs Racing dampers whilst stopping power was provided by Brembo brakes. The cabin was competition-inspired and featured leather and Alcantara Sparco seats. Only sold in Imperial Blue, the exterior shared many styling cues with its rally sibling and even used custom 18'' O. Z. Racing alloy wheels.
This Focus RS is currently showing 53, 000 miles and is in lovely condition. We also have the full book pack, complete with the service booklet containing 5 stamps. Tastefully modified and now producing 340 bhp with all the parts supplied to return the car to standard if you choose to. A bundle of invoices for parts and maintenance are supplied with the car.
Outside the car presents superbly well, the Imperial Blue paintwork is in remarkable condition for its age, and Silver OZ alloy wheels really offset the car. The mileage is commensurate with the interior which appears to show no obvious scuffs, marks or tears in the upholstery and minimal wear on the steering wheel and gear stick. It truly is a lovely place to sit.
This Ford Focus RS is frighteningly quick and handles superbly well, it is so much fun to drive. Why not treat yourself to the car with endless enjoyment. Look after it and keep the mileage sensible, and you will surely make money on this one too.
Specification Performance and tuning: Manifold, Actuator, K&N air filter, uprated actuation, uprated brakes, 3” exhaust, remap, full Sparco and Roose hoses, Turbo kit and uprated fuel pump, Sachs Organic clutch kit and running 340 BHP with dyno read out.
Exterior: Carbon fibre splitter, side vents, fog light surrounds, grill surround, US spec rear light, angel eyes front lights.
Interior: Custom steering wheel in Nappa leather with embodied build number.
Wheels: Powder coated standard wheels, EBC discs drilled and grooved front and back with Redstuff ceramic pads, 12. 5mm rear wheel spacers.
