£75,000 - £95,000
1987 Ford Sierra RS500 #224/500
United Kingdom • 8 Nov 2025 • Lot 252
Vehicle Details
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Condition
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Manual
Transmission:
WF0EXXGBBEGG39038
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
500 RSK
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
If the RS Cosworth was an 'homologation special', the RS500 was an evolution special.
Once Ford had built the requisite 5,000 RS Cosworths, 'Group A' rules allowed an upgraded ‘evolution’ model to be launched.
This allowed changes focused on improving the RS500s racing potential, provided Ford sold 10% of the original number as road cars, hence the 500.
All RS500s had modified bodywork and the cachet of being hand-assembled.
Indeed, during the model's 30th Anniversary year in 2017, the RS500 was named the 'Ultimate Cosworth' by one of the UK's largest one-make car shows.
The car presented here is chassis #224/500, a 1987 RS500 Cosworth that has benefited from a meticulous, no expense spared restoration to a superb standard.
Having passed through several owners over the years, it was acquired in 2020 by the Ford technician who personally undertook its comprehensive rebuild.
The car was later purchased by our nostalgic vendor, who financed the remainder of the project, finishing th...
Points of note
£11,250
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£100,000
Median Price (Since 2020)
£370,500
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Aug 10 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
31,334 miles
Registration Date
1987-10-08
MOT History
Passed
On Aug 11 2025 with 31,334 miles
Passed
On Jul 29 2024 with 31,127 miles
Passed
On Jul 26 2023 with 30,767 miles
Passed
On Mar 29 2017 with 30,414 miles
Failed
On Mar 28 2017 with 30,410 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Passed
On Feb 23 2016 with 30,272 miles
Failed
On Feb 23 2016 with 30,272 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Passed
On Mar 20 2015 with 28,037 miles
Failed
On Mar 20 2015 with 28,037 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed
On Jul 04 2014 with 26,716 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
User Entered:
- nearside rear tyre worn on inside
- offside rear tyre worn on inside
Passed
On Jul 04 2014 with 26,716 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
User Entered:
- nearside rear tyre worn on inside
- offside rear tyre worn on inside
Passed
On Apr 25 2013 with 24,302 miles
Failed
On Apr 22 2013 with 24,302 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
- Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Passed
On Jun 09 2008 with 23,833 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Failed
On May 31 2008 with 23,812 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Fail:
- Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed
On Apr 14 2007 with 21,816 miles
Failed
On Apr 07 2007 with 21,811 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Advisory:
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Passed
On Apr 03 2006 with 20,802 miles
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