Performance Blue Mk8 5 door Ford Fiesta ST3 acquired on 1st March 2019 as a replacement for the Mk7 ST3. 3 cylinder, turbocharged, 1.5 litre (1497cc), 197bhp (200PS) Ford Ecoboost engine, sports suspension and specificed with the Performance Pack (LSD) option.

The ST3 comes very highly specified as standard with, amongst other goodies, keyless entry, automatic folding door mirrors, electronic climate control air conditioning, cruise control, automatic headlights, automatic dipping rear view mirror, rain sensing wipers, rear view camera, SatNav, 8" touchscreen and Ford 'Sync 3' allowing connection of mobile phones & MP3 players etc.

Inside some very grippy partial leather and heated Recaro sports seats.

Electric panoramic sunroof specified as an option.

No spare wheel as the space is occupied by the sub-woofer which comes as part of the upgraded B&O audio system option.

Matrix LED headlamps also specificed as an option which, in conjunction with the automatic headlamp function, adjusts the beam pattern when on full beam to prevent dazzling oncoming drivers and drivers of vehicles in front.

The nifty door edge protectors were also a selected option which automatically deploy on each door when opened to prevent damage.