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£72,896
1996 Ford Escort RS Cosworth Lux - 30,727 Miles
UK • 10 Oct 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1996 Ford Escort RS Cosworth Lux is a low-mileage (30,727) modern classic, presented in Imperial Blue with a grey/black interior. It features a turbocharged engine, five-speed manual transmission, and a comprehensive service history, making it a desirable addition for collectors and enthusiasts.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in overall solid condition with slight wear visible. There are no mentions of significant damage, and the most recent MOT test resulted in a first-time pass with no advisories, suggesting it's well-maintained but with minor imperfections consistent with its age and mileage.
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30,727 miles
P675 YDW
1996
Auction
Manual
RHD
United Kingdom
Description
KEY FACTS This Ford Escort RS Cosworth is a sought-after and iconic modern classic rally-derived performance hero, offered here in the desirable ‘Lux’ guise, and with low mileage.
Under the bonnet sits a turbocharged 2.0-litre inline-four, delivering around 244bhp to all four wheels via a five-speed manual transmission.
First registered in August 1996, this example was acquired by the seller in August 2024.
The odometer shows 30,727 miles from new.
EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES This Escort RS Cosworth is finished in the appealing shade of Imperial Blue, over a grey velour and black cloth-trimmed interior, featuring grey hexagon-patterned seat accents.
It rides on a set of 16-inch five-spoke alloy wheels, framing silver brake callipers, and shod in Pirelli P700-Z tyres.
Equipment includes Recaro seats, Ford-branded CD and cassette headunits, electric windows, white dials, a digital clock, heater and ventilation controls, upper dashboard battery voltage, turbo boost pressure, and oil pres...
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£7,721
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£55,649
Median Price (Since 2020)
£132,750
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 20th May 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
30,745 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 21st May 2026, 30,745 miles
Passed
On 31st Mar 2025, 30,244 miles
Passed
On 13th Apr 2024, 30,114 miles
Passed
On 27th Feb 2023, 30,042 miles
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