Description
2011 (61) Ford Focus 2. 5 SIV ST-2 (2. 5L 5 Cylinder Turbo) 6 Speed Manual
Just 69K Miles - Excellent History - Unmodified Example
Gleaming Performance Blue - ST Blue/ Grey Recaro Interior
Immense Fun - Very Quick - Pin Sharp Handling - Practical
ULEZ/ CAZ Compliant
THE CAR
Date of Registration: 30th September 2011
VRM: RO61 UUE
MOT Expiry: 8th April 2025 (No Advisories) (12 Months MOT on Sale)
Mileage: 69, 700 Miles
Previous Owners on V5: 3
Service History: Excellent History. Will have a full service pre-sale.
Keys: Two Remote Keys & Two Bonnet Release Keys
HPI Clear (report Included)
Road Tax Cost: £415pa
ULEZ/ CAZ Compliant
RECENT WORK
* 4 New Michelin PS4 Tyres
* 4 wheel alignment
* Aircon service
* New battery,
* Brake Pads Front & Rear
* Full service,
* New J&R driveshafts (near and offside),
* New lower control arms (near and offside)
* Timing belt and water pump done in 2021 @52k Miles.
* MOT (No Advisories)
FEATURES
Recaro Interior
Keyless Start
Xenon Headlamps
Headlamp Washers
Quick Clear Heated Windscreen
Rear Parking Sensors
Driver Information Computer
Ford Sony DAB CD Radio
Voice Control
Bluetooth Connectivity
Multiple Airbags
Auto Wipers
Auto Lights
ABS/ EBD/ ESP
Air conditioning
Auto Dipping Rear View Mirror
Electric/ Heated Mirrors
Cup Holders in Front & Rear
60/ 40 Split Folding Rear Seats
Electric Windows Front
Remote Central with Deadlocks
Remote Tailgate Opening
Anti Theft Alarm
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Driver Information System
Variable Rate Power Steering
Front Fog Lamps
Ford Plastic Boot Liner
18" Ford ST Alloys(Recently refurbished)
Recent Michelin Pilot 4 Tyres All Round
Ford "ST" Body Stripes
Blue Overmats
Tinted Glass
Privacy Glass in Rear
SUMMARY
As a Mercedes specialist, you might find it odd to see a car like this on my website, but like most car enthusiast of my age, I grew up with Fast Fords, so have a real soft spot for them. During my 20 years in the trade I've managed to indulge myself now and again with the odd performance Ford and have worked my way through various XR's & RS's over the years, however having enjoyed those, I'd be eyeing up a Focus ST for a while, thinking they look a car that could be great fun and potentially a future classic, and hey presto, right on cue I took this in PX against a 190E 2. 6 earlier this year.
I've thoroughly enjoyed this car, but it comes with a tinge of sadness as I think these will be among the last of the proper Fast Fords, just like the XR's & RS's of old, this Focus ST-2 is both mad and practical in equal measure; this is something Ford have become masters of over the years; they take a run of the mill, rather good hatchback or saloon and make it into something very special.
Powered by a Volvo sourced 2. 5 litre, 5-Cylinder Turbo charged engine, this a seriously quick car! It’s finished in what I think is one of the best colours in the ST range; Performance Blue and with factory “ST” door stripes and black alloys, it looks the part too.
What sets this car apart from the rest is its largely unmolested; there’s no daft blue hoses, ridiculous remaps or silly intercoolers, it’s as the Ford engineers intended it to be. If you’re looking for one of these future classics, you’ll very soon realise most of these cars have been messed about with, usually by wannabe tuners, which I think spoils their character.
The Focus even in its everyday form has always been a great car to drive, but the ST-2 takes it to another level; it handles superbly and pulls like the proverbial train, all accompanied by the distinctive and charismatic 5 cylinder turbo soundtrack…think 1980’s Audi Quattro UR rally car and you won’t too be far off the mark; back in the 80's we used to stand in forests watching special stages of the RAC rally, during cold winter nights just to hear that sound of a 5 cylinder Quattro UR on full song... this Focus ST doesn't sound too much different from that!
As I've said, many believe these are the Last of the "proper" Fast Fords, made before they the "environ-mentalists" came along and spoiled it all; it was then most manufactures, including Ford, switched to fitting big turbos to silly little engines, that near the red line sound like a dying housefly. As such I’m convinced these proper performance cars will be a sure fire future classic in the not so distant future, especially as there’s something so endearing about these Fast Fords; Even in 2024 as a 50’odd year old, they still make you feel like your’re 18 again.
THE MTSV DIFFERENCE
Unlike some, I don’t just simply go out, buy any old car, give it a good clean, then advertise it for more than the purchase price, disregarding any issues the car may have in the hope the new buyer won’t notice…I just couldn’t do that. The cars I source are carefully selected and I work very hard so that when my cars leave me, I have the satisfaction of knowing they are as good as they possibly can be within the constraints I have. As such I have many repeat customers and new customers that have been recommended via word of mouth…the ultimate accolade for anyone in business. To read more, see my website.
Any other questions, please feel free to contact me at using the button below or on the details below. I'm a firstly and foremostly a true car enthusiast of many, many years, and a Mercedes Club Member, so it's a pleasure to meet and speak to like-minded people.
Finally, I'm situated in Keighley, West Yorkshire (Postal Code Area BD21) which is approximately 11 miles from Skipton, and 20 miles West of Leeds.
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