Alan Young's Mk2 Focus ST - Built to Last

Some builds are about numbers.

This one’s about proof.

Alan first came to BD Performance back in 2017 with his Mk2 Focus ST, initially just another customer looking to have work done on his car. But over time, that changed.

After spending more time around the workshop, lending a hand and getting stuck in, it became clear — he wasn’t just another customer.

That’s when Darren offered him a job.

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From Customer to Technician

Since then, Alan has become a core part of the BD team, building 1000+ cars and earning a reputation for doing things properly.

And his own car?

It reflects exactly that.

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OEM+ Meets Performance

Alan’s ST blends OEM upgrades with serious performance:

• Mk2 Focus RS interior seats

• Mk3 Focus RS steering wheel and wheels

• Clean, factory-plus styling with a subtle aggressive edge

But underneath, it’s a completely different story.

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500bhp Without Going “Big Turbo”

This build is a perfect example of doing things smart.

Running:

• RS hybrid turbo setup

• Fully forged engine

• Massive K-Sport brake setup

The car produces around 500bhp — proving you don’t always need a huge turbo setup to make serious power.

It’s about the right combination, not just the biggest parts.

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Built to Be Used

What really sets this car apart is how it’s used.

• Daily driven

• 170,000+ miles on the clock

• 70,000 miles on a forged engine build

This isn’t a weekend toy or a garage queen — it’s a real-world performance car that gets used properly, every single day.

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Proof in the Build

This car represents something bigger than just a spec list.

It’s proof that:

• If you build them properly, they last

• Power doesn’t have to mean unreliability

• Experience matters

Alan has built over a thousand cars at BD Performance —

and if his own car is anything to go by, it shows exactly why customers trust him.

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What This Build Represents

• Reliability at high power

• Smart setups over extreme setups

• Real-world performance, not just numbers

This isn’t just a Mk2 Focus ST.

It’s a rolling example of how it should be done.