MK2 Focus ST225: 12 Month Ownership Review

Today we discuss my 1 year with my MK2 Focus ST and answer questions such as running cost and what is happening next?!?!
Is The ST staying or going, am I modifying it?!?
All will be revealed and answered in this video so make sure you stay tuned and make sure you hit that subscribe button to see what's to come!!
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[@petercooke5675]

Had mine 12 yrs, still love the sound and way it drives and looks. If anyone thinking of getting one just do it you, ll not regret it. Only down side is fuel. Can drink it if u boot it, but had 34mpg on good run. Worth it just for sound of 5 pot. Subscribe to the channel, doesn't cost u anything but helps the channel.

[@BamMotors]

34mpg!! That some good return, I never seen over 29 on a run

[@oldchannelkeshdcftw4488]

Where’d you get that reverse light from and nice review I can’t wait get an ST

[@BamMotors]

@oldchannelkeshdcftw4488 the lights are from Autobeam, if you have a look through my videos there is an install video of them.

[@oldchannelkeshdcftw4488]

@@BamMotors thank you ❤️

[@benhunt8516]

Reliability wise any good?

[@FrankCastle82]

Just started watching your videos as i'm looking at buying my first ST soon, your videos have been very helpful in making my mind up. Fuel costs don't seem that bad really, I do less than 5000 miles a year and it will be my daily driver. I also love that you can do work on them yourself, it's one thing that puts me off newer cars.

[@BamMotors]

That’s great to hear!! There will be more videos coming shortly just currently collecting parts in the garage!!!

[@Stallzyx]

You're a natural presenter in this video, really enjoyed it thanks

[@BamMotors]

Thanks mate, I’m planning on doing a 2 year fee in the next few weeks so stay tuned!!

[@matthewpokora336]

I had one of these 10 years ago and I loved it. Very tempted to get another one in a year or 2. Currently have a 2014 RS6 so I know it'll be a considerable drop in power but it would still be fun and I'd have a nice bit of cash in bank from the sale of RS6 that I could spend on a few must have mods. Great video dude

[@BamMotors]

Glad you enjoyed the video make sure you hit that subscribe button!! 2 year ownership review is inbound!! I love fast estate and the RS6 is king of them all! There’s just something about the MK2 Platform, is the 5 cylinder, is it the noise who knows but they are awesome cars!!

[@Dan_AYP]

Liking the intro style here mate 👌 video was well put together mate and it's interesting to see your view on the st. Jealous of those roads as well mate haha

[@BamMotors]

Cheers mate, getting the hang of davinci resolve slowly!! Forest Of Bowland fully recommend it for a drive!!

[@euanscotland]

Those roads are accessible from anywhere in the UK 🇬🇧 🫠

[@BamMotors]

Amazing roads !!!

[@ajwest3081]

Bought my unmodded ST in Aug 21. Did the cam belt and water pump straight away. This year (2023) I also had to replace a front spring (old one was cracked) and replaced slipping clutch.

[@zumizam]

I'm in the process of saving for one. These types of videos really help 🤠 I own a 1.6 TDCI of these cars there great

[@BamMotors]

Glad to hear that!! You won’t be disappointed when you save enough I absolutely love mine!!

[@zumizam]

@@BamMotors I just think for what your getting it's not the expensive at all! Audi's and BMW are far more expensive.

[@BamMotors]

Yeah your not wrong thou mate

[@TheWildPikey]

Can tell you categorically if you think a 1.6tdci is a nice car and haven't driven an st before your in for a massive shock, I never liked the focus, driven many of them due to my job and never ever rated them, thought they were a cheaply made cheaply built family car, dont mean any offence by that, the st is a completely different car, may look slightly similar but the whole experience is completely different, having driven my first one made me want one and had one ever since, Definitely do it, you'll love it 👍

[@BamMotors]

@@TheWildPikey couldn’t agree more, there is definitely something about the MK2 platform!!

[@eddiec438]

Stage 2 mods plus RS clutch is a lot of money. Get a remap first as it transforms the car with 45 bhp and loads more torque for a few hundred quid, and see how you feel.

[@BamMotors]

Your not long with the money but I’m heading for stage 2 my friend, full 3” Miltek with 200cell sports cat been installed, intercooler next to be installed!!

[@DamnItCarl-]

God I miss my mk2. Best I ever got was 36mpg from stage 1 dreamscience map. Usually got around 24. Best car I ever had period, smiles per mile.

[@carlostheimer6505]

Just watched your video on the st mine is running around 300bhp I've done loads to mine your welcome to come and have a drive and a chat I'm over in Manchester if your ever in this neck of the woods pal.

[@BamMotors]

Thanks for the offer, definitely something I’d be interested in mate, drop me a follow & message on Instagram, @bam.motors P.S Make sure you hit that subscribe button!!

[@yuchoob]

2:56: Is there anything a Ford ST owner can do to avoid the road tax on these cars? If not, on which cars can road tax be avoided? And does it have to be paid or does it have to be swallowed?

[@euanscotland]

I got a CP340 package from BD performance last year. Highly recommended it.

[@BamMotors]

I’ve looked at the 340 package and there isn’t much needed between 320 & 340 package, so only time will tell how far I got but stage 2 intercooler is next!!

[@euanscotland]

@BAM MOTORS good stuff man. You will love it.

[@euanscotland]

@@BamMotors I'll be returning to Bd this year for the 500 package 📦 lol

[@garage_z_]

nice cars the ST's... decent video ...what where you doing in South Africa , did you feel welcome there... what camera are you using?

[@BamMotors]

Thank you, we started at Cape Town and travelled the garden route, went for our honeymoon. I use 2 different cameras, a Cannon G7x and a GoPro Hero 11

[@brianuk4430]

What's the miles on the car now,

[@braamkotze473]

I am from South Africa 😁 Where have you visited ? I'm currently looking to buy a Mk2 Focus ST. Must be a face lift, white and a 3 door. An RS would be the dream, but there are more than a newer RS! They just keep going up in value. Nice car mate, hope you love it aswell

[@BamMotors]

Amazing place, we started at Cape Town and traveled across the garden pass! I would love an RS and is likely the only way I would get rid of the ST but if it meant trading into an RS I love mine!!

[@braamkotze473]

@@BamMotors Cape Town is my favourite City! I'm glad to hear you still love the ST. I owned one before, and when I sold it I promised myself I would buy one again one day. Many safe, and happy miles brother😁👍🏻

[@strachansdroneservices4870]

got the same motor, remapped and im lucky to get 21 MPG! But it is rapid.

[@BamMotors]

Mines almost ready for stage 2 now!!

[@sardav160479]

I've had my ST for 2 years just had too spend £900 on a body control module but I love the car so didn't mind paying that too fix it

[@BamMotors]

That isn’t too bad in 2 years of ownership!! I love mine and can’t see me moving on anytime soon!!

[@sardav160479]

@@BamMotors also had to have a new engine built by BD performance after a few weeks of owning it took the opportunity when the engine was out to fit the RS clutch and flywheel cost me £3600 but I see it as an investment

[@BamMotors]

Sounds like nice build!! RS clutch & flywheel are on my shopping list!!

[@euanscotland]

You looking at circa 4k for what you want.

[@Fishman1234.]

The only problem with these is knowing when to stop modding em spent a fortune and still not finished but absolutely love mine

[@BamMotors]

Same here, what mods you currently running??

[@Fishman1234.]

Stage 2 revo ,dreamscience intake full exhaust with 200 cell sportscat ,airtec plenum, airtec intercooler, full suspension bilstein b8s with whiteline anti rollbars ,full rouse motorsport hose kit, cost a bit but well worth it 👌

[@BamMotors]

Sounds lovely, what power you running with them mods and stage 2 Revo?

[@Fishman1234.]

@@BamMotors not right sure round about 290 I'd guess but it's enough for me drives well enough ,did have dreamscience map but the car started having major issues with the map misfiring horrendously revo much safer map 👍

[@BamMotors]

@@Fishman1234. 290 sounds plenty, I'd like around the 300 mark. Interesting you say that about dreamscience. I think I've narrowed it down to either Collins Performance or MSD.

[@szokovsky]

How many miles do you do per month and how many times you fill up? Thinking of buying one of these but the fuel costs scare me😂

[@BamMotors]

Fuel cost definitely need to be factored in to when purchasing an ST, a full tank tends to last me around 10-14 days and I do about 130-150miles a week, I recently got 32mpg on a 100 motorway run!!

[@pauldawson6857]

what are the lights called in the bumper pal I can't catch it on the video

[@BamMotors]

They are from AutoBeam, if you go back through my videos there is an install video on them

[@pauldawson6857]

@@BamMotors cheers thank you

[@sideshowscot7815]

What's the link to the rear bumper lights mate

[@BamMotors]

autobeam.co.uk/collections/focus-mk2-5-st-rs-2007-2010/products/led-rear-side-reverse-fog-unit there you go my mate 👍

[@tracieoliver2307]

Ive had mine for 4 years and spent a fortune but hey she looks great and goes like stink! I dont think there are any more mods I can do to her and shes in the best colour Blue!!!

[@BamMotors]

I think I will end up spending a fortune over that time as well!!

[@MYMOUNTAIN_122]

Money pit, but they sound fantastic, still regret selling mine, but rather enjoying my M2 ;-), 5 pot still sounds heaps better.

[@iHoodini]

what website i could buy those rear lights? 🧡✌🏽

[@BamMotors]

autobeam.co.uk There’s also an install video on my channel

[@isoconfused8744]

Is that Longridge I spy? Bet you know Tom Henshaw!

[@BamMotors]

Yeah some of this was filmed in longridge, sorry mate don’t know the guy your referring too

[@priteshchampaneri5101]

Has the name of the channel been changed, I’m confused? 😂

[@BamMotors]

There has been a name change, I guess I need to film and explain??

[@northwestbangers7890]

@@BamMotors what's it cost do have the black mod done ?

[@BamMotors]

@@northwestbangers7890 I got other work done as well but I think the block mod was £750

[@fordfiesta07TVDriving]

Hello Guys

[@BamMotors]

Welcome 🤗

[@euanscotland]

26mpg ..... what is this..wizardry???

[@BamMotors]

I’ve just done a 100ish mile motorway run and it averaged 32.2mpg!!

[@Marc-io6pv]

​@@BamMotorsGoes up to 38 when it gets cold :p