Build Number #2903

[ames.jpg]

Hi all,

Haven't really been active on the forums but I have owned 2903 (registration BP53 BXX) since Feb 2021.

I've seen some discussion about 2903 from previous owners, and particularly about the potential of it being the last built RS. If anyone knows anything about the history of the car, or has any old pictutes of it I would really appreciate seeing them.

Thanks
Aimee

[BartFRS]

Hello and welcome Aimee !
From what I can see is that there's another car build on the same date as yours.
It's a German (LHD) car, build number 2168, with build date 11-12-2003.

As your car is a later build number, it MIGHT be the case yours being the last car build, however not all cars are known.
And a higher number doesn't have to mean it's build later.

I'm sure Clayton will be able to add more info


P.S. As I own a LHD, I hope (as the first car produced being a RHD) the last car is a LHD car

[ames.jpg]

Ahh I see, thanks for the extra info :) Yeah hopefully he will be able to tell me more

Hahaha makes sense

[Mikedaf2]

Hello and welcome

[Clayton]

Hi Aimee and good to see you posting on the forum.

As said this car was found to be one of the last cars off the production line, yours being the last UK built Focus RS and as Bart explained, 2168 being the last Germany supplied Focus RS.

I have checked all other vins and there are no build dates later than 11th December 2003.

As regards history of 2903, I have retained a fair amount since 2010. I Also know other previous owners who have not been in connection with any clubs and have messaged two this evening to ask if they can help.

Please find some history of 2903 below.

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Focus RS Mk1 (2903)


Previous Owners Forum username and Forum used:
(EX - CossieYB - Purchased on 7th July 2017 - mk1focusrsoc)


Forum Username: ames.jpg
Forum connected with: mk1focusrsoc

Car Information:

• Build Number: 2903
• Build Date: 11th Dec 2003
• Date Of Registration: 7th Jan 2004
• Purchase Date: 18th Jan 2021
• Standard or Modified: Modified
• Country Location: UK

Phase Spec:

• Front Seat bases: Stitched
• Throttle Trumpet: Pink
• Rear Seat Hinge covers:
• Engine Map:
• Dashboard Dimmer:
• Starter button Sticker: Yes
• Bonnet Stay: Full black
• RS Mats: Yes
• RS Leather Wallet: Yes

Modifications:

Performance:

• Turbo back exhaust
• K&N filter
• Bluefin chip

Under Bonnet styling:

• Blue header tank hoses

Interior and Exterior styling:

Interior:

• A pillar pod with Water Temp & Boost

Exterior:

• Front splitter
• Large MK2 FRS badge to upper grille

Others:

• Mudflaps to front and rear
• Aero flat windscreen wiper blades

History:


For sale on pistonheads.com on 24th October 2010:

Seller: D.J. Sargent of Copthorne


Advert description:

FORD FOCUS RS 2.0 3-DOOR, 2004 53 Reg, Build no. 2903. Imperial blue metallic, Racing Blue/Midnight leather/suede 'Alcantara' Sparco Racing sports seats with matching steering wheel, Exceptionally clean, standard and original Focus RS Mk1 with the 215ps Duractec RS turbocharged engine and Quaife ATB differential, Full service history with every MOT from new. This particular example is build no. 2903 and was registered in January 2004. It has covered 74,000 miles with full service history and is MOT'd until May 2011. It is totally standard and unmodified throughout and it's specification is therefore exactly as it left the production line 6 years ago. Genuinely exceptionally nice, it is an excellent example of type and drives truly superbly, being very tight and decently quick. Very sensibly priced for immediate sale.

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For sale on pistonheads.com on 11th August 2013:

Advert details:

Focus RS MK1 Build No 2903

Mileage: 96,500

Sold with 12 Months MOT & 6 Months TAX

Service History
Full V5
Cambelt Change @ 85,696 Miles
Turbo back exhaust
K&N filter
New Alloys no damage
Bluefin chip

Every Bluefin optimisation deliver:

Improved fuel economy
Smoother power delivery
Improved acceleration
20% more power
20% more mid range torque

This RS has been well cared for over the years.

No Turbo smoke. Drives as she should. There are no issues with this car apart from some very small age related marks nothing major at all.

A pillar pod with Water Temp & Boost

This will be an investment.

Reason for selling as I have a Subaru Impreza STI and can not run both cars also buying a new house and a baby on the way so one of the toys has to go.

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For sale on mk1focusrsoc.com on 21st March 2018:

Seller: CossieYB


Advert details:

Mk1 Focus RS (2004 - 53)


Time to sell my Mk1 Focus RS number which I have owned since July 2017 and no longer use much. Car is in good condition but is 14 years old and does have some stone chips and some light scratches. Tiny little bubble rust on rear arches nothing major and very solid all round underside clean with no rust.

I have recently found from this club that this Mk1 Focus RS (2903) is currently recorded as having latest build date of 11th December 2003. Could be the last Mk1 Focus RS to run off the production line.

Car has been remapped with Bluefin hand set and is putting out 250bhp.


Previous owner had the car in storage for 4 years and in that time fitted just before I bought the car:

New Michelin tyres all round

New disc and pads all round

New cam cover

New water pump

New sump

New header tank

Oil and filter change

Since I have owned the car July 2017 I have fitted:

New Michelin tyres all round

New Peron manifold

New manifold studs nuts and gaskets

New clear indicators front and side (Genuine Ford)

New cam cover heat shield

New roof aerial

New alarm system

New cam sensor

New stainless exhaust system with decat

New Ford battery and strap (Genuine Ford)

New battery cover

Re-fitted RS head lights

Replaced washer bottle

New intercooler bushes

New pedal rubbers

New spark plugs

Car comes with a folder of history with all MOT's when on the road, 7 in total plus service book with 9 stamps. RS wallet and RS mats plus Bluefin unit for re-mapping ECU. 2 keys and alarm fobs.

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For sale on pistonheads.com on 24th Oct 2010:

Seller: D.J. Sargent of Copthorne

74,000 miles