2003 Ford SVT Focus

We picked up this SVT Focus for a paltry sum of $3500. The catch? It has 250,000 miles on the clock. It's been well-maintained all its life, and came with lots of service records. This begs the question: Is condition or mileage more important when shopping for a used car? Follow along as we find out how this little Focus stands up to aggressive use.

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2003 Ford SVT Focus

Latest updates

Jun
27
Jun 27, 2017 | Ford
Removing Clear Bra From Project Rallycross Focus

Our latest to-do item was motivated by self-respect rather than speed.

Jun
21
Jun 21, 2017 | Ford
Project SVT Focus Gets Caught Up on Maintenance

Once again, some off-road action sent our project focus under the knife.

Dec
09
Dec 9, 2016 | Ford
Project Focus Goes to an Autocross

Switching from dirt to asphalt. What could go wrong?

Oct
17
Oct 17, 2016 | Ford
What Did We Break?

We get to the bottom of our rallycross Focus's ruined geometry.

Aug
09
Aug 9, 2016 | Ford
Yump! It's Rallycross Time.

We take our lifted Focus Rallycrossing.

Jun
08
Jun 8, 2016 | Ford
Higher Focus: Our Rallycross Project Finally Gets a Proper Suspension

We lift our low-buck rallycrosser.

Dec
15
Dec 15, 2015 | Ford
Focus Wins the Championship

We win the SCCA rallycross season championship.

Dec
09
Dec 9, 2015 | Ford
Choosing a Lightweight Battery for our SVT Focus

With our project SVT Focus' battery destroyed, we shop around for a lighter, more durable solution.

Oct
01
Oct 1, 2015 | Ford
Focus on Sebring

Our SVT Focus visits a Hooked on Driving track day.

Sep
30
Sep 30, 2015 | Ford
Another Round of Rallycross

We visit a Central Florida Region SCCA Rallycross with our SVT Focus.

Sep
29
Sep 29, 2015 | Ford
Post-Rallycross Repairs

Our SVT Focus hits the shop.

Sep
22
Sep 22, 2015 | Ford
Rallycross With Rally Tires

We attend another "RallyX at the FIRM" event with our SVT Focus.

May
26
May 26, 2015 | Ford
Losing Focus

We renovate our Focus's home.

May
19
May 19, 2015 | Ford
Rally Tires for our Rallycross Car

We get some fresh rubber from Maxxis.

Apr
06
Apr 6, 2015 | Ford
Focusing on Wheels

We get some heavy-duty wheels for our Focus.

Mar
03
Mar 3, 2015 | Ford
Fresh Dirt for Our Fresh Clutch

We subject our Focus to another rallycross.

Jan
23
Jan 23, 2015 | Ford
Clutch: It's Necessary.

We replace our SVT's clutch.

Dec
17
Dec 17, 2014 | Ford
Our Focus Gets Dirty

We rallycross our SVT Focus.

Nov
10
Nov 10, 2014 | Ford
We Focus on the Track

Our econobox rounds the test track.

Sep
12
Sep 12, 2014 | Ford
Dyno Time for the Focus

We see how much power our Focus puts down.

Aug
26
Aug 26, 2014 | Ford
Fearing the Focus

Our new (used) Focus breaks.

Jun
30
Jun 30, 2014 | Ford
Focusing on a Focus

Our project car fleet gains a hot hatch.

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