£25,000 - £27,000
1978 Ford Escort RS2000
United Kingdom • 11 Apr 2026 • Lot 366
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1978 Ford RS 2000 Custom has tasteful modifications including a 2.1 Pinto engine with twin carbs, 5-speed gearbox, and power steering.
It has been owned by the last owner for 23 years with a full mechanical overhaul, making it a well-sorted and driving example.
Condition
7
Well-presented, subtle mods, honest clean car.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
GCATUU00648
Chassis No:
Odometer:
113,000 miles
YRM383T
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
A bright and well-presented example.
Registration: YRM383T Chassis: GCATUU00648 Odometer: 113,000 Transmission: Manual MOT: October 2026
Subject to much expenditure
Presents very well
Tasteful modifications (easily reversed)
A well sorted example
Here we have a very pretty RS 2000 from 1978 finished in white with the black velour interior.
The RS has the standard seats and not the fishnets, but does have the clock, glovebox and vinyl door tops.
It is badged as a Custom, and although we have seen Customs with standard seats before, please do your own research to confirm you are happy with the specification.
It is a very good looking example with some interesting but practical modifications such as twin Weber carbs, larger exhaust, fast road cam and best of all, power steering, as the previous owner was in his elder years and found it easier to drive.
The Ford is wearing number plates and a rear sticker from Polar Ford, possibly the supplying dealer, but we cannot confirm.
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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 Oct 02 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
11,377 miles
Registration Date
1978-08-10
MOT History
Passed
On Oct 03 2025 with 11,377 miles
Passed
On Mar 15 2024 with 11,284 miles
Passed
On Nov 09 2022 with 11,081 miles
Passed
On Jul 24 2018 with 10,985 miles
Passed
On Jun 08 2017 with 10,963 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
Passed
On May 20 2016 with 10,963 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- play in steering rack inner joints
- Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
- Offside Front floor holed by corrosion
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Failed
On May 19 2016 with 10,963 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Advisory:
- play in steering rack inner joints
- Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
- Offside Front floor holed by corrosion
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Passed
On May 13 2015 with 10,963 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
User Entered:
- offside front floor weakened by corrosion
Passed
On May 16 2014 with 10,963 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Failed
On May 14 2014 with 10,963 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory:
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Entered:
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed
On May 17 2013 with 10,963 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Failed
On May 14 2013 with 10,963 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passed
On Sep 08 2011 with 10,963 miles
Passed
On Aug 18 2010 with 10,963 miles
Passed
On Jun 26 2009 with 10,963 miles
Passed
On Aug 09 2008 with 10,963 miles
Passed
On Jun 02 2006 with 9,286 miles
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