Not Sold • £20,000 - £25,000
1978 Ford MK2 Escort RS2000
United Kingdom • 16 Dec 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1978 Ford Escort MK2 RS2000 is a South African import with 64,000 miles, boasting a rust-free underside thanks to dry climate storage. It runs well and has an excellent interior, though the limited history and minor blemishes suggest it's a driver-quality classic ready for enjoyment.
Condition
7
The car is described as usable and complete, running and driving well, with an excellent interior and a rust-free underside. While wonderfully presented, there are a few blemishes here and there. This suggests it's in overall solid condition with slight wear, fitting a 'Very Good' rating.
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Manual
Transmission:
CXATUR63333
Chassis No:
Odometer:
64,000 miles
YNF669S
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Background: It was back in 1970 that Ford introduced their Rallye Sport models, the RS range.
Originally conceived as a means of building limited numbers of homologation specials for competition use, the badge soon became synonymous with performance, style and desirability.
By 1976, when the Escort RS2000 Mk2 was launched, the term 'RS' had come to signify something genuinely special within Ford’s line-up.
Unlike the Mk1, which was designed solely by Ford of Great Britain, the Mk2 Escort was a more sophisticated collaboration with Ford of Germany.
Based on the two-door saloon shell, the RS2000 employed the proven 2.0-litre, inline four-cylinder SOHC Pinto engine mounted longitudinally to drive the rear wheels.
It was equipped with a twin-venturi Weber 32/36 DGAV carburettor, producing around 110bhp, and featured independent MacPherson strut front suspension, leaf-sprung rear axle with telescopic dampers, front disc brakes and rear drums.
The RS2000’s signature 'droop snoot' poly...
Points of note
£1,350
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£33,285
Median Price (Since 2020)
£108,000
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Aug 26 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
63,984 miles
Registration Date
1978-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Aug 27 2025 with 63,984 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Oct 07 2021 with 63,974 miles
Passed
On Jan 09 2017 with 63,407 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Mar 15 2016 with 62,876 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Mar 16 2015 with 61,670 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- nosi in n/s/f weel bearing
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