£13,728 • £9,000 - £12,000
1988 Ford Escort Mk. 4 Laser Van Award winner at Classic Ford Show 2025
United Kingdom • 7 Mar 2026 • Lot 183
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1988 Ford Escort Mk. 4 Laser Van is an exceptionally rare, petrol-powered example that has been restored to a high standard. An award winner at the Classic Ford Show 2025, it features the desirable 1.6 litre CVH engine and has been meticulously maintained by enthusiasts.
Condition
9
The car is described as restored to a high standard and presented in exceptional condition throughout. It has had significant preventative maintenance and careful enthusiast ownership, suggesting it is in near-perfect condition with only minor signs of use.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
SFAVXXBBAVHJ59812
Chassis No:
Odometer:
22,257 miles
E723 KTS
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Year: 1988 Make: Ford Model: Mk.
III Laser Van Registration: E723 KTS Chassis No: SFAVXXBBAVHJ59812 Odometer: 22,257 First registered in January 1988, this Ford Escort Laser van is an exceptionally rare petrol-powered example, a specification seldom seen today.
Supplied new to Scottish farmer Alex Thoms Dundee Limited, this van is fitted with the 1.6 litre CVH petrol engine, the most powerful unit offered in the Escort van range and sharing the same specification as the contemporary XR2, producing a lively 89bhp.
In period, Ford revised the Laser line-up later in 1988 with the introduction of the Laser 2, fitting the far less potent 1.6 diesel to appeal to cost-conscious fleet buyers.
As a result, petrol Laser vans such as this are extremely scarce and represent the closest Ford ever came to producing an XR3-style Escort van.
The van spent its first decade in agricultural use, covering just 19,000 miles, though its working life was likely measured more in hours than distance.
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£86
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£4,600
Median Price (Since 2020)
£157,500
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jul 29 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
22,220 miles
Registration Date
1988-01-29
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 30 2025 with 22,220 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jul 16 2024 with 21,758 miles
Passed
On Apr 11 2023 with 21,733 miles
Passed
On Apr 28 2022 with 21,681 miles
Passed
On Apr 22 2021 with 21,520 miles
Failed
On Apr 22 2021 with 21,520 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive oil switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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