Under 10k is unlikely I think. More like £11k. Wait until new model is out and Ford will be chucking them out tho'.

Whatever you pay, as soon as you walk out the garage, you're losing money. Main dealers prices incl second hand are going to be high. I paid £9000 only 3 months ago from a Ford main dealer and will be lucky to get £7750 now.

My advice- go for the newest/secondhand private sale you can afford and use your judgement on who's selling. You'll save yourself about £1500-£2000 and know where the car has come from. ST is great though so worth then effort