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Est: £40,000 - £45,000
1996 Ford Escort RS Cosworth
UK • 15 Nov 2026 • Lot 361
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
A 1996 Ford Sierra Cosworth with a unique motorsport livery and upgraded turbocharger. It has low mileage for its age and a comprehensive history file, though it requires mechanical recommissioning before regular use.
Condition
6
Good condition, needs recommissioning
/ 10
67,185 miles
WF0BXXGKABSU91732
LHD
United Kingdom
Manual
N400 COS
1996
Auction
Description
First registered on 18/04/1996, this example has been in the same enthusiastic ownership since January 2001, having been acquired through Doves Ford in Folkestone.
Just two former registered keepers are recorded
Originally finished in Diamond White, the car was subsequently transformed with its distinctive blue and white motorsport-inspired livery, featuring Rallye Príncipe de Asturias graphics, a prominent rear spoiler, five-spoke alloy wheels and Recaro sports seats Powered by Ford's legendary 2.0-litre Cosworth YB turbocharged engine, driving all four wheels through a five-speed manual gearbox.
An upgraded turbocharger conversion was undertaken early in the current ownership, although the supporting paperwork is no longer available Indicating 67,185 miles at the time of cataloguing, supported by a detailed history file containing the original Ford book pack, owner's handbook, service booklet with 16 stamps, assorted invoices and previous MOT Certificates.
The most recent recorde...
Price Analysis vs Other Escort Mark 5 RS Cosworths
£7,721
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£55,649
Median Price (Since 2020)
£132,750
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 5th Oct 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
67,179 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 6th Oct 2026, 67,179 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On 24th Jun 2023, 67,167 miles
Passed
On 19th Apr 2018, 66,948 miles
Passed
On 7th Jul 2016, 66,566 miles
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