Description
A very reluctant sale of my rare, untuned V50 T5 manual in sought-after R Design spec I've owned for two trouble-free years. Out of the 130 or so T5 manuals registered on UK roads, there are 16 R Design SE models.
*This car is Cat N for rear bumper damage that was repaired perfectly by an approved bodyshop. Any inspection welcome*
Cambelt, Water Pump, Aux belt and tensioners done around 4,000 miles ago. This car has Bilstein B4 dampers (installed last year but a factory upgrade available in some markets) and Eibach Pro 25mm lowering springs. It's only a 10mm drop from R Design sports suspension but greatly improved ride comfort and handling.
Full Service History with 16 stamps in the book as shown in photos. Last serviced December 2025 at 111,000 miles.
Minor exterior scuffs and marks as expected of a car of this age, but paintwork was machine polished by a detailer last year. Nearside front wheel has been newly refurbished, other wheels were renewed under previoys owner.
Car drives perfectly with no unwanted noises, pulls smoothly and strongly. The Focus ST-sourced five cylinder turbo engine has a less aggressive tune so it's easily possible to see 40mpg on a run.
Cruise control works, all speakers work, aux input, AC blows cold, interior in good condition. Fresh MOT 75 miles ago with one advisory for slight wheel distortion dud to potholes (no wheel wobble detected at any speed so a minor issue). Selling as I've bought a V60 D5 because my partner needs an auto!