£30,000 - £40,000
1987 Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 2 - 22,455 Miles
United Kingdom • 8 Nov 2025 • Lot 289
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This Escort RS Turbo Series 2 is a collector-quality car with ultra-low mileage and tasteful modifications. It's finished in factory black with a grey interior and presents beautifully, making it a desirable example of a fast Ford from the 1980s.
Condition
8
Well-preserved, minor upgrades, low mileage.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
WF0BXXGCABHT28968
Chassis No:
Odometer:
22,455 miles
E740 WGH
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Based on the success of its predecessor, the Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 2 was a more refined and usable evolution of the original homologation special.
Ford’s engineers took the proven 1.6-litre CVH engine from the Series 1 and fitted a water-cooled Garrett T3 turbocharger, revised the engine management, added a larger clutch, improved KE-Jetronic injection and a more efficient intercooler.
Further developments included lower overall gearing, an improved gearbox with a limited-slip differential, stiffer springs, uprated anti-roll bars, mechanical ABS, and larger brakes, all contributing to a much more civilised and capable hot-hatch.
The result was a car that retained the raw performance and character of the Series 1 but was far more suited to daily use, while still delivering the punchy, turbocharged performance that defined Ford’s RS division through the 1980s.
Producing around 130bhp and capable of 130mph, the RS Turbo Series 2 remains one of the most iconic and sought-after hot...
Points of note
£3,100
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£17,950
Median Price (Since 2020)
£63,000
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Nov 01 2020
Latest MOT Mileage
22,444 miles
Registration Date
1987-09-28
MOT History
Passed
On May 02 2019 with 22,444 miles
Failed
On May 02 2019 with 22,443 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Aug 23 2016 with 22,378 miles
Passed
On Jul 09 2015 with 22,052 miles
Passed
On May 29 2014 with 22,039 miles
Passed
On Feb 20 2013 with 21,314 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Failed
On Feb 19 2013 with 21,311 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
- Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Passed
On Apr 18 2009 with 21,057 miles
Failed
On Mar 17 2008 with 17,476 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
User Entered:
- some surface corrosion on both front discs.
Passed
On Mar 17 2008 with 17,476 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- some surface corrosion on both front discs.
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