2023 FORD FIESTA

The Mk8 generation of Fiesta ST has quite the reputation.

In 2018, Top Gear magazine named the ST its Car of the Year. Chris Harris, the motoring journalist and former Top Gear presenter, summed up the ST, writing: ‘…the Fiesta poses the question that all great underdogs ask – why would you need anything more?’ Why indeed.

‍Autocar reckoned ‘there isn’t another front-driven performance car in striking distance of this Ford’s £19k starting price that offers nearly as much driver appeal’.

Pitching the ST against the Hyundai i20, for PistonHeads, Dan Prosser wrote ‘the ST is huge fun to drive at road speeds…’ adding that it ‘is one of the most enjoyable cars on sale today, no matter the money’.

It is, without question, a future classic. A car with reputation to spare, a healthy Fast Ford fan base behind it, and all the potential to become sought-after as the UK transitions to electric cars and car collectors of the future yearn for something to light their fire.

‍ABOUT THIS CAR

This example is one of the last STs, built shortly before Ford ended production of the model.

Registered in December 2023 as a pre-registered unit by the supplying Ford dealer, Bristol Street Motors, it has been driven a mere 1630 miles by its current and only owner. And that, to the best of our knowledge, makes it the one of the lowest mileage STs available on the market.

During that time, it has lived alongside a Porsche 911 GT3 Touring (992), 911 Turbo (991) and Volkswagen Golf GTI – its owner having a thing for the best examples of the hot-hatch genre – before it was entrusted to Racing Green Car Storage for long-term care.

With its owner adhering to a one-in, one-out policy and a new car on the way, they have decided to let the ST go to another good home.

Could that be you?

FORD FIESTA ST IN NUMBERS

Its 1.5-litre, three-cylinder turbocharged engine serves up 197bhp and 214Ib ft (all the way from 1600 to 4000rpm), which means the 1283kg ST can sprint from 0-62mph in 6.5sec on the way to a 144mph top speed.

As an ST-3 model, this example came with the Performance Pack as standard. This included the Quaife limited-slip differential, a launch control system and gearshift indicators, all essential ingredients to get the most out of the car’s cracking chassis.

It may sound like a load of baloney, but if you’ve never driven a Fiesta ST, trust us when we say they will tickle you in places you’ve never been tickled before…

IS THIS THE LOWEST MILEAGE FIESTA ST AVAILABLE?

At the time of publication, we found no one other Fiesta ST advertised on PistonHeads with lower mileage than this car’s exceptionally low 1630 miles.

It has been fastidiously cared for, maintained and stored in Racing Green’s dehumidified facility, and prior to that its owner kept it in a Carcoon inside their garage, with a dehumidifier running.

As a result of this careful custodianship, this Fiesta ST presents in as-new condition, and could be equally enjoyed as a terrifically capable everyday runaround or a collector’s item that can be set aside as part of a collection of fast Fords or hot hatchbacks.

Before handover to the new owner, the car will undergo a service at a main Ford dealer. Its first MOT is not due until December 2026, and it is accompanied by an HPI Check vehicle history report.

It enjoys the balance of the original manufacturer warranty, and will be accompanied by a document file, spare keys, tools, original service wallet containing all manuals and handbooks.

The price is £21,995.

‍Please note: The private registration number showing in photographs has since been removed and the Fiesta ST has been returned to its original registration number.

FORD FIESTA ST-3 – FULL SPECIFICATION:

Date of Registration: 29/012/2023

Price when new: £24,580

Previous Owners: 2 (Initially pre-registered by Ford dealer)

Mileage: 1630 miles

Full Service History

Engine: 1497cc

Gearbox: 6-speed manual

Exterior Colour: Frozen White

18in alloy wheels - 5-spoke with Magnetite finish

4.2in TFT Ice Blue Illumination Analogue Cluster with Trip Computer

6-Way Manual Driver Seat with Lumbar Adjustment

6-Way Manual Passenger Seat with Lumbar Adjustment

Air Conditioning - Electronic Automatic Temperature Control – EATC

Airbags - Driver and Front Passenger Airbags - Front Side Impact Airbags - Side Curtain

Anti-Lock Braking System - ABS with Electronic Brake Force Distribution - EBD

Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror

Black Interior Headlining

Cargo Area Cover Centre Console - Premium with Openable Stowage Area with USB Connectivity - 2 Cupholders and 12v Power Point Courtesy Light - Front LED with Map-reading Light Courtesy Lights

Ambient LED Courtesy Lighting - Single Colour

Cruise Control includes Speed Limiter and Intelligent Speed Assistance

Door Mirrors - Heated - Electric - Integrated Side Indicators - Body Coloured

EPAS - Electric Power Assisted Steering

Electric Windows

Emergency Rear Brake Warning - Automatic Flashing of Brake Lights Under Heavy Braking

Enhanced Electronic Stability Control - ESC with Traction Control

Emergency Brake Assist - EBA - Hill Start Assist - HSA

Exhaust - Dual Chrome Finish

Floor Mats - Rear Deluxe Carpet

Ford Easy-Fuel Capless Refuelling System

Ford Key Free System - Keyless Entry with Keyless Start

Ford Performance Sports Seats

Ford SYNC2.5 without Navigation or Embedded Voice Control and Embedded Modem

Front Bumper - Unique ST Design – Body Colour

Front Seats - Drivers and Passengers Seatback Map Pockets

Front Upper Grille - Unique ST - Painted Handbrake - Black IPS

Heated front seats and heated steering wheel

Intelligent Protection System Lane-Keeping Aid with Lane-Keeping Assist

Locking Wheel Nuts

Matrix LED Headlights with Signature LED Daytime Running Lights and Integrated Sequential Indicator Parking Distance Sensors

Quickclear Heated Windscreen

Rear Bumper - Unique ST with Diffuser

Rear Fog Lamps Rear Lights - LED

Rear Privacy Glass

Rear Seat - 60-40 Split Back and Cushion

Rear Seat Centre Headrest

Rear View Camera

Red Brake Calipers

Remote Central-Double Locking

ST 3-Spoke Leather-trimmed Steering Wheel with Red Stitching ST

Performance Pack Seats - ISOFIX Mounting Provision for Child Seats

Selectable Drive Modes Steering Column - Rake and Reach Adjustment

Tailgate Handle - Body Colour Tailgate Wash-Wipe

Thatcham Category Alarm with Power Door Deadlocks

Traffic Sign Recognition, Auto High Beam and Driver Alert Trip

Computer Tyre Pressure Monitoring System - TPMS

Tyre Repair Kit

Unique ST Front Grille and Bumper and ST Rear Bumper with Diffuser

Unique ST Gearshift Knob - Soft Feel

Unique ST Suspension

Windows - Electrically-Operated Front with One-Touch Lowering-Closing on Drivers Side

Wipers - Automatic with Rain Sensor