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£4,916

Modified 2003 Ford Focus ZX3 5-Speed

Bring A Trailer • US • 1 Mar 2026

Market Position:

Upper Mid-Market

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£4,916

Modified 2003 Ford Focus ZX3 5-Speed

US • 1 Mar 2026 • Lot #231804

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This modified 2003 Ford Focus ZX3 features a 2.3-liter inline-four engine with Cosworth upgrades, a five-speed manual transaxle with a limited-slip differential, and several suspension modifications. Noteworthy is that the car cannot pass a California smog test and has scratches, potentially affecting its value despite the upgrades.

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Condition 

6

The car is described as having scratches on various body panels. The seller also mentions that the car cannot pass a California smog test, indicating a mechanical issue. While it has several aftermarket modifications, the cosmetic issues and smog issue bring the condition down to a Good rating.

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82,000 miles

3FAFP31Z23R147516

LHD

United States

Manual

L8BRKE

2003

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£4,916

Modified 2003 Ford Focus ZX3 5-Speed

Bring A Trailer • US • 1 Mar 2026

Market Position:

Upper Mid-Market

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Description

2.3-Liter Inline-Four Cosworth Intake & Exhaust Manifolds FSWERKS Air Intake System Revised ECU Tune Aftermarket Exhaust System Five-Speed Manual Transaxle MFactory Helical Limited-Slip Differential Yellow Paint Black Cloth Upholstery 15" König Dekagram Wheels Wilwood Front Brake Calipers Swift Springs & Bilstein Shocks Hella Headlight Assemblies European-Style Grille Blaupunkt Head Unit Set of 16x8 Rota Slipstream Wheels Spare Components 2023 Dynamometer Test Results Clean Carfax Report This 2003 Ford Focus ZX3 was modified following the seller’s acquisition in 2016, with work that involved retrofitting the 2.3-liter inline-four with Cosworth intake and exhaust manifolds as well as an oil pan baffle, ARP hardware, and a revised ECU tune.

Its five-speed manual transaxle was overhauled with a limited-slip differential, and the suspension system was fitted with Swift springs and Bilstein shocks.

Finished in yellow over black cloth, the car is further equipped with 15″ König Dekagram wh...

Price Analysis vs Other Focuss

£287

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£2,610

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£32,970

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