£74,354 (Est: £73,000 - £83,000)
1995 Ford Escort RS Cosworth Lux
United Kingdom • 23 Aug 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1995 Ford Escort RS Cosworth Lux is a rare find with only 28,873 miles and two previous owners. Finished in Ford Aubergine, it features original components and a complete service history, making it a highly desirable example of a 'Fast Ford'.
Condition
8
The car has very low mileage for its age and only two previous owners. It is described as being in excellent condition with original features like the Ronal wheels and Ford radio cassette. The service history is well-documented, and the car comes with three keys, including the master key. Minor reconditioning may be required.
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Manual
Transmission:
WF0BXXGKABSE95948
Chassis No:
Odometer:
28,873 miles
N896 PEG
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
The Escort RS Cosworth was an homologation special and its sole role was to incorporate parts that Ford planned to use in their rally cars to ensure success in International Rallying.
Because it was smaller, lighter and nimbler than any of the Sierras, the combination of Cosworth power, four-wheel drive transmission and an effective aerodynamic package made it a rally giant in all conditions.
Success duly followed between 1993 and 1998 in the World Rally Championship for manufacturers, but the road cars were very rare - with just 2,500 homologation special versions made, becoming known as 'big turbo cars', all capable of 150mph and easily identified by the aptly named Whale Tail rear spoiler.
On offer here is a UK-supplied, right-hand drive Escort RS Cosworth with only two former keepers and 28,873 miles from new at the time of cataloguing.
First registered on 31st August 1995, the car is finished in the rare colour of Ford Aubergine with a Recaro trimmed Polaris Hex upholstery al...
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£38,812
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£59,346
Median Price (Since 2020)
£118,125
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Oct 17 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
28,941 miles
Registration Date
1995-08-31
MOT History
Passed
On Oct 02 2025 with 28,941 miles
Passed
On Oct 18 2024 with 28,879 miles
Passed
On Jun 14 2022 with 28,827 miles
Failed
On Apr 14 2022 with 28,813 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt missing buckle (7.1.2 (a))
Passed
On Feb 14 2018 with 28,796 miles
Passed
On Nov 03 2015 with 28,779 miles
Passed
On Oct 20 2014 with 28,712 miles
Passed
On Oct 15 2013 with 28,648 miles
Passed
On Jan 11 2012 with 28,602 miles
Failed
On Jan 10 2012 with 28,569 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Passed
On Oct 12 2010 with 28,524 miles
Passed
On Sep 23 2009 with 28,394 miles
Passed
On Sep 30 2008 with 24,863 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Oct 02 2007 with 22,747 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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