2009 Ford Focus RS Mountune MR375

Highlights

• Genuinely low mileage of just 20,900 miles from new

• Desirable factory-approved Mountune MR375 upgrade

• Sought-after Performance Blue with half-leather Recaros

• Extensive stamped service history

• Timing belt and water pump renewed in 2020

• Long-term current ownership since 2013

• Two keys and original book pack supplied

Overview

Ford's second-generation Focus RS arrived in 2009 as a genuine giant-killer. Where the Mk1 had been a limited-run homologation special, the Mk2 was built for the road with clever engineering to put its considerable power down through the front wheels. The 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder, RevoKnuckle front suspension and a Quaife limited-slip differential gave it the ability to embarrass cars costing twice as much on a twisty B-road.

This 2009 example presents in Performance Blue over half-leather Recaro sports seats, a combination that suits the RS's aggressive styling perfectly. It's covered a genuine 20,900 miles from new and has been in the current keeper's hands since April 2013. The cosmetic condition is excellent throughout, with the interior presenting as very clean and the exterior showing only the minor blemishes you'd expect of a car that's been carefully used and looked after.

The standout feature here is the documented Mountune MR375 upgrade, fitted professionally in June 2012. This factory-approved package lifts output to 375bhp through an uprated intercooler, cast inlet plenum, high-flow downpipe, 200-cell sports catalyst, cat-back exhaust and performance calibration. It's a properly usable upgrade from a respected tuner, complete with the Mountune MR375 owner supplement and matching dealer invoice to prove it.

With comprehensive service stamps, the timing belt and water pump done in 2020, and that lovely combination of collector-grade preservation with real-world usability, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a genuinely low-mileage Mk2 RS with meaningful additional performance and full documentation to support it.

History and Documentation

• First registered 15 October 2009

• Mountune MR375 upgrade professionally fitted in June 2012 at 8,480 miles; documented with Mountune MR375 owner supplement and matching dealer invoice

• Stamped service history: Oct 2010 @ 2,111 miles, Oct 2011 @ 3,746 miles, Oct 2012 @ 12,022 miles, Oct 2013 @ 15,670 miles, Oct 2014 @ 16,992 miles, Oct 2015, Oct 2016 @ 19,065 miles, Oct 2017 @ 19,736 miles, Oct 2019 @ 20,059 miles, Oct 2020 @ 20,350 miles, Sep 2021 @ 20,472 miles, Oct 2024 @ 20,740 miles (mostly Ford main dealer, latterly Lawrence of Kemnay)

• Timing belt kit and water pump renewed, plus air conditioning service and spark plugs, in October 2020 at 20,350 miles

• Current MOT valid until 18 October 2026

• HPI clear

• Supplied with two keys and original book pack; the vendor tells us a custom-fit Ford indoor car cover is also included

Interior

• The cabin presents as very clean throughout, with the half-leather Recaro sports seats in excellent order and showing minimal wear

• Blue contrast stitching to the seats, RS steering wheel and gear gaiter

• RS multifunction steering wheel with blue RS badge

• Carbon-effect centre console and dash trim

• Three RS dash-top gauges for oil temperature, oil pressure and turbo boost

• Sony DAB stereo with six-disc CD changer, MP3 and AUX input

• Air conditioning

• RS-branded scuff plates and drilled alloy sports pedals

• Aluminium gearknob and RS overmats

• The vendor tells us the rear seats have been little used

Exterior

• Performance Blue with a deep, glossy finish

• Full RS aero kit with mesh front grille, bonnet and wing vents, side skirts, large tailgate spoiler and rear diffuser

• Gloss black door mirrors with integrated indicators

• Xenon headlights and Easy Fuel capless filler

• Mountune tailgate badging

• 19-inch 15-spoke RS alloy wheels in good order; refurbished in 2020 per the vendor

• Michelin front and Continental rear 235/35 R19 tyres

• The vendor tells us there is one small touched-up mark on the right-hand front wheel arch and a few stone chips

Mechanical

• 2,521cc turbocharged five-cylinder producing 375bhp with the documented Mountune MR375 package (uprated intercooler, airbox, cast inlet plenum, high-flow downpipe, 200-cell sports catalyst, cat-back exhaust and performance calibration)

• Six-speed manual driving the front wheels through a Quaife limited-slip differential

• RevoKnuckle front suspension to keep torque steer in check

• Timing belt and water pump renewed in October 2020 at 20,350 miles

• Mountune cat-back exhaust; the vendor describes it as loud without being excessive

• The vendor tells us the battery is around four years old and reports no known mechanical issues

• According to the vendor it starts on the button and drives as expected

Summary

Here we have a genuinely low-mileage Mk2 Focus RS in excellent cosmetic condition, finished in the desirable Performance Blue over half-leather Recaros. The documented Mountune MR375 upgrade lifts this car above the standard RS, offering 375bhp with full supporting paperwork. Long-term ownership, comprehensive service history and the timing belt done in 2020 all point to a car that's been properly looked after. And with Fast Ford prices looking like doing their usual thing, it’s a car you can buy with your head and heart.

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