£8,856 (Est: £4,000 - £6,000)
1996 Ford Escort RS2000 4x4
Anglia Car Auctions • UK • 12 Jun 2022
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Highest 20% of Past Sales
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£8,856 (Est: £4,000 - £6,000)
1996 Ford Escort RS2000 4x4
UK • 12 Jun 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1996 Ford Escort RS2000 4x4, one of only 500 made, has been stored since 2013 but recently underwent significant restoration work including welding, new suspension components, and brakes. While it requires an MoT, its documented mileage and recent repairs enhance its appeal as a rare find needing final touches.
Condition
5
The car has been in dry storage since 2013 and recently underwent welding and mechanical repairs. While it has new components like brakes, suspension parts, and tires, it lacks a current MoT. The older MoT certificates and mileage records support the odometer reading, but the overall condition reflects a car that has been partially restored but not fully brought up to modern roadworthiness.
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84,435 miles
1996
Auction
WF0BXXGCABTB45695
United Kingdom
£8,856 (Est: £4,000 - £6,000)
1996 Ford Escort RS2000 4x4
Anglia Car Auctions • UK • 12 Jun 2022
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
When Ford introduced the high performance 150bhp Mk
V version of the Ford Escort RS2000 in 1991, it was in front‑wheel drive form and quite a mainstream model.
However, the variant of it that came along in 1993 was altogether much rarer.
The RS2000 4x4 added four‑wheel drive to the spec and reputedly only 500 were made, in Mk
Vb and Mk
VI body styles, up until June 1996.
It's believed that, of those, only 350 made it to the road, with the rest being allocated for competition use.
The DVLA's records show that, of the cars that remain, 35 are SORN and two are licensed for road use.
This example was put into dry storage during 2013, shortly after it had new brake discs, calipers and pads fitted.
It emerged from storage in January this year and was put on a rotisserie for welding to be done to its underneath.
A new battery tray was also installed.
Other work involved new bottom arms and shock absorbers along with new drop links and track rod ends.
The rear suspension also had n...
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£2,128
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£4,360
Median Price (Since 2020)
£13,552
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 23rd Mar 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
84,790 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 24th Mar 2025, 84,790 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Coolant leak
- Vehicle underside repaired and thick under seal
Failed
On 10th Mar 2025, 84,789 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Chassis holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Chassis holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Drop link not connected (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Advisory:
- Coolant leak
- Vehicle underside repaired and thick under seal
Passed
On 10th Sept 2022, 84,436 miles
Failed
On 18th Aug 2022, 84,436 miles
There were 9 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Advisory:
- Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
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