I’ve got a meg 225 as I couldn’t afford a mk1 Focus Rs
It’s miles better than an st170 and the only thing it hasn’t got that the mk1 Rs has is an LSD.

Mines an 08 it was cheap as chips to buy but they are money pits to maintain. I did plan on tracking it but I don’t think I can afford the extra maintenance

There are lots and lots of common faults but most of them can be sorted diy. There are a lot of parts that are unique to the 225/R26 some are main dealer only. some are on back order with no eta like the springs. But I know lots of bits for the mk1 Rs are no longer available.

It’s defiantly fun but I would love a Focus St3 facelift.