
£5,000 - £6,000
1996 FORD ESCORT RS2000
United Kingdom • 4 Feb 2026 • Lot 202
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1996 Ford Escort RS2000 with 123,600 miles. It has a 5-speed manual transmission, paperwork included but no current V5, requires new owner to apply.

Condition
6
Requires some reconditioning work
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
123,600 miles
N865 CYC
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Make: FORDModel: ESCORT RS2000 Registration: N865 CYCEngine Size (cc): 1998Transmission: 5 Speed Manual Petrol Current Speedometer Reading: 123,600Year of Manufacture: 1996Date First Registered: 26/01/1996 MOT Expiry Date: 22/04/2026Current V5: NOLocation: PICKERINGYou can view from: Wednesday 28 January 2026 - Tuesday 3 February 2026NO V5 - NEW OWNER TO APPLY.
Paperwork includes a Ford wallet containing owners handbooks including service book with 15 stamps, MOT certificates, tax discs, Ford Escort promotional brochure, general specification, and numerous invoices.
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 Apr 22 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
23,589 miles
Registration Date
1996-01-26
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 23 2025 with 23,589 miles
Passed
On Apr 13 2024 with 22,783 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed
On Apr 15 2023 with 20,978 miles
Failed
On Apr 04 2023 with 20,956 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Failed
On Mar 31 2023 with 20,905 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed
On Apr 08 2022 with 18,758 miles
Passed
On Aug 26 2020 with 18,665 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jul 22 2019 with 17,247 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Failed
On Jul 22 2019 with 17,242 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Major:
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Passed
On Mar 22 2014 with 13,413 miles
Failed
On Jan 23 2013 with 12,109 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Passed
On Jan 23 2013 with 12,109 miles
Failed
On Oct 16 2012 with 12,091 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Fail:
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Advisory:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Aug 02 2011 with 8,307 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- Sill covers fitted
Failed
On Jul 26 2011 with 8,303 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- Sill covers fitted
Passed
On Jun 18 2010 with 7,221 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed
On Jun 15 2010 with 7,207 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory:
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Jun 25 2009 with 4,853 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Passed
On Jul 14 2008 with 2,899 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Failed
On Jul 08 2008 with 2,897 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Passed
On Jun 28 2007 with 1,154 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- both offside and nearside rear chassis sections are corroded heavily but are not in prescribed areas.
- offside front tyre is damaged but not exposing cords.
Passed
On Jun 29 2006 with 87,298 miles
Passed
On Jun 30 2005 with 74,870 miles
Failed
On Jun 30 2005 with 74,870 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

