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Est: £80,000 - £100,000
1987 Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth #462/500
United Kingdom • 29 Aug 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
A rare 1987 Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth in Moonstone Blue, build #462, with its original Cosworth engine and manual gearbox. This homologation special has covered just over 62,000 miles and features a documented restoration and minor period-correct modifications.
Condition
7
Good condition, strong paint, preserved interior
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
WF0EXXGBBEGG38958
Chassis No:
Odometer:
62,000 miles
E98 LHX
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Developed by Ford and Tickford for Group A homologation, the Sierra RS500 Cosworth is among the most sought-after Performance Fords of the 1980s, with this example being build number 462 and chassis number #38958
Finished in Moonstone Blue, one of only 52 produced in this colour, the car is presented in notably good condition with strong paintwork, excellent panel fit, original wheels and a well-preserved interior featuring an uncracked dashboard and original audio equipment
Powered by the original YBD Cosworth turbocharged engine numbered YBD0155, paired with a manual gearbox, the car is described as performing well with strong power delivery and has covered just over 62,000 miles
Largely remaining in original specification, the only notable changes are a stainless steel exhaust system and Koni suspension, whilst all correct OE RS500 bumpers, spoilers and splitter remain in place and in good order
Formerly an ex-Big Power feature car and understood to have once belonged to Adrian Newe...
Points of note
£11,250
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£94,500
Median Price (Since 2020)
£370,500
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Aug 24 2024
Latest MOT Mileage
62,400 miles
Registration Date
1987-08-27
MOT History
Passed
On Aug 25 2023 with 62,400 miles
Passed
On May 31 2018 with 62,358 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Jul 24 2015 with 61,589 miles
Passed
On Jul 22 2014 with 60,975 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed
On Jul 21 2014 with 60,975 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed
On Jul 24 2013 with 60,425 miles
Failed
On Jul 20 2013 with 60,419 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- battery light on
Passed
On May 08 2012 with 59,633 miles
Passed
On May 21 2011 with 56,814 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed
On May 22 2010 with 52,528 miles
Failed
On May 22 2010 with 52,524 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear 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)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Failed
On May 23 2009 with 49,051 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Passed
On May 23 2009 with 49,051 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed
On May 23 2008 with 46,034 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Failed
On May 23 2008 with 46,034 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Passed
On Apr 18 2007 with 32,765 miles
Passed
On Mar 31 2006 with 32,639 miles
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