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GarageScout Take
The low-mile SVT specification is backed by its original build certificate, factory documentation, and the Cosworth-developed chassis that made this one of the era’s sharper front-wheel-drive hatches. The Focus Central throttle body brings emissions uncertainty in some states, while the 2020-dated tires and reported underbody corrosion deserve attention.
Strengths
- SVT model with the window sticker and SVT build certificate included.
- Clean Carfax history with two reported owners.
- Documented recent major service, including the timing belt and water pump in June 2024.
- Includes factory wheels with winter tires and the original owner's materials.
Watch For
- Exterior scratches and chips, worn paint protection film, passenger-side wheel curb rash, and creased seats are reported.
- The seller reports corrosion on underbody components.
- The radio volume knob is inaccurate when turned.
- The Focus Central throttle body modification may affect emissions compliance in some states, and no dyno sheet was provided. Tires carry 2020 date codes.
