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Ford Focus RS (Mk3)

2016–2018

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  • Lowest price

    £21,750

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £32,500

    Since 2020 · n=7

  • Highest price

    £47,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    7

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 7 lots

Ford Focus RS

Based on 7 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatingmedium confidence

£32,500

Market value · recent verified sales

-14.1%

12-month change

Wait or Sell

Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.

Median sold price down 14.1% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.

MSRP

£33,000

Collectibility

5/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£32,500

+0%

5-Year Forecast

£32,500

+0%

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Market scores

38

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

How many remain

See how many Ford Focus RS remain on UK roads · 2025 Q4.

Licensed

5,127

Cars

SORN

745

Cars

Sourced from DVLA registration data via howmanyleft.co.uk. SORN = Statutory Off-Road Notification (registered but off-road).

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Built ≤ 2017

    +£6,618+20%

    11 with · 7 without · med confidence

Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Prices are adjusted to the model's median mileage before comparing. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.

Marque analyst note

The Ford Focus RS Mk3 sits at a median of £32,500 in the UK market, having fallen 14.1 percent over the past year. This decline mirrors the model's shift from fresh performance car into the early stages of depreciation, with current prices now tracking slightly below original retail even as examples age into the three to seven-year-old bracket.

Recent transaction velocity remains thin, with only five recorded sales over the past twelve months against a total tracked sample of seven. This sparse liquidity suggests buyers are selective and sellers face resistance; any immediate exit would likely require pricing concessions below the current median.

The Focus RS Mk3 holds a collectible classification despite low absolute desirability in the current market. Its appeal rests on the combination of hot-hatch performance credentials and the marque's rally heritage, though no global production figures are publicly recorded here to contextualize supply.

Average mileage on transacted examples sits remarkably low at 598 miles, which points either to garage queens or very recent sales of nearly new stock. This suggests surviving stock has been well-kept, though it also indicates the model has yet to develop the aged patina or mileage character that often attracts seasoned collectors.

Base projections hold the median flat at £32,500 through both three and five-year horizons, implying stabilization rather than recovery or collapse. That stasis reflects the uncertainty inherent in a model still finding its market position between depreciation and classic status; the lack of active listings currently may eventually tighten supply enough to arrest further price slides.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • MSRP (when new)£33,000
  • Current avg value£32,500
  • Total appreciation-2%
  • Annual appr. rate-14.1%/yr

UK Park (DVLA)

  • Still licensed5,127
  • SORN'd (off-road)745
  • Total in DVLA records5,872
  • All Ford Focus RSs10,867
DVLA quarterly data, last updated 2025 Q4. Licensed = currently taxed and on the road. SORN = registered as off-road (storage, restoration).

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked21
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared21 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)£450
  • Maintenance£1,500
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation£2,000
  • Total annual cost£6,350

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months5
  • Sell-Through71%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£31,907
  • Avg Mileage at Sale598 mi
  • Recent Price Range£21,750 – £47,000
  • Total Sales Tracked7

Recent sales

Showing latest 7
  • £21,750

    Collecting Cars · 1 Sept 2026

  • £24,000

    Collecting Cars · 10 Jun 2026

  • £37,000

    Collecting Cars · 8 Mar 2026

  • £32,500

    Collecting Cars · 29 Dec 2025

  • £38,250

    Collecting Cars · 16 Oct 2025

  • £22,850

    Collecting Cars · 10 Aug 2023

  • £47,000

    Collecting Cars · 28 Jul 2023

Common questions

What is a Ford Focus RS (Mk3) worth in 2026?

The current United Kingdom market median is £32,500, based on 5 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from £21,750 to £47,000.

Is the Ford Focus RS (Mk3) going up in value?

Over the last 12 months its United Kingdom median moved -14.1%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.

How many Ford Focus RS (Mk3)s are for sale right now?

No live auction listings tracked right now — new lots are swept in several times a day, and you can follow the model to be notified.

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.