£9,775 • £9,000 - £11,000
1990 Ford Escort XR3i Cabriolet A stunning example in every way
United Kingdom • 6 Dec 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1990 Ford Escort XR3i Cabriolet is presented in outstanding condition, with only 42,000 miles and a full service history. Its originality, low ownership, and overall well-maintained state make it a very desirable classic.
Condition
9
The car is described as a 'stunning example in every way' that 'defies its age'. The exterior, interior, boot area, and engine bay are detailed as if it was a couple of years old. It drives as it should and is very much a well-kept time warp example. The car appears to be factory standard specification and is in totally original condition.
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Manual
Transmission:
WFOLXXGKALLJ51538
Chassis No:
Odometer:
42,000 miles
H844EDX
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
It’s not often we come across an XR3i Cabriolet as nice as this.
Finished in red with the correct velour interior and a black hood, this example defies its age in every way.
Showing only 42,000 miles, which is believed to be correct and accurate, it appears to be factory standard specification with such things as the alloy wheels (there are 5 and not 4, as is often the case), rear spoiler, boot spoiler, front spots, power hood, all the things that you want your ‘Fast Ford’ to have.
The condition of the Escort is amazing in every way - the exterior, interior, boot area and engine bay are all detailed as if it was a couple of years old.
It drives as it should and is very much a well-kept time warp example.
If you had seen how it was stored, you would understand why it is so nice and in totally original condition.
This is one of those cars that you would have to think long and hard to decide whether to put it back into a collection or have yourself a ‘nearly new’ Escort Cabriolet to...
Points of note
£1,000
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,440
Median Price (Since 2020)
£27,888
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Sep 17 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
42,985 miles
Registration Date
1990-10-31
MOT History
Passed
On Sep 18 2025 with 42,985 miles
There were 12 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Failed
On Sep 18 2025 with 42,985 miles
There were 13 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Passed
On Sep 27 2018 with 42,944 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Failed
On Sep 21 2018 with 42,944 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Major:
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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