Est: £4,500 - £6,500
1987 FORD ESCORT RS TURBO
United Kingdom • 24 Jun 2026 • Lot 193
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1987 Ford Escort RS Turbo in diamond white, equipped with Recaro seats and a 5-speed manual transmission. It requires some attention to the ignition and has an expired MOT, affecting its overall condition and value.
Condition
5
MOT expired, ignition temperamental, wear.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
E305 FNV
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Mileage: Please refer to the photos for mileage showingMake: FORD Model: ESCORT RS TURBORegistration: E305 FNVEngine Size (cc): 1597Transmission: 5 Speed Manual Petrol Year of Manufacture: 1987Date First Registered: 01/08/1987MOT Expiry Date: EXPIRED - 27/06/2024Location: PICKERINGYou can view from: Wednesday 17 June 2026 - Tuesday 23 June 2026We are currently processing this entry.
Please come back soon.
The vendor has provided the following:
Diamond white 1600 cc
Ford Escort with Turbo
Recaro seats
No MOT for this year
Ignition is temperamental with HT leads, probably needing attention
Security is provided by a floor-mounted deadlock
Points of note
£3,100
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£18,480
Median Price (Since 2020)
£63,000
Highest Price (Since 2020)
World Record
If this vehicle sells at the mid-point of its estimate it will set a new world record for the [enter model]
Bottom 10%
The mid-point of the vehicle's estimate places it in the bottom 10% of sold prices we've ever seen for the Ford Escort RS Turbo
Lowest Price
If this vehicle sells at the mid-point of its estimate it will be the lowest price we've seen for the [enter model]
Average Price
The mid-point of the vehicle's estimate places it near the average price we see for the [enter model]
Rare Sale
This vehicle comes to market rarely. In auction records we've only seen [enter number] sold before
Icon
This vehicle comes is an icon of the game. Any collection would benefit from having one
Previous Sales
Gallery
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jun 27 2024
Latest MOT Mileage
13,422 miles
Registration Date
1987-08-01
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 28 2023 with 13,422 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED IN UNDERSEAL DIFFICULT TO ASSESS FOR CORROSION
Failed
On Jun 27 2023 with 13,422 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Advisory:
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED IN UNDERSEAL DIFFICULT TO ASSESS FOR CORROSION
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Failed
On Mar 13 2023 with 13,405 miles
There were 17 defects noted.
Major:
- Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Roll bar mounting prescribed area corroded marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Roll bar mounting prescribed area corroded marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into ride height adjuster marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded out of ride height adjuster marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged insecure and rubbing on road coil spring (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded from brake fluid contamination (1.1.3 (e))
- Under side and metal brake pipes are covered in underseal and not able to assess
Passed
On Nov 19 2021 with 13,249 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed
On Nov 19 2021 with 13,249 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Passed
On Mar 09 2016 with 12,961 miles
Failed
On Feb 24 2016 with 12,961 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Fail:
- 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)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg (by fuel tank) (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Passed
On Nov 21 2014 with 12,859 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Failed
On Nov 20 2014 with 12,859 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On Nov 26 2013 with 12,524 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- rear tyres perished
Failed
On Nov 25 2013 with 12,524 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- rear tyres perished
Passed
On Nov 13 2012 with 12,082 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Inner Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Outer Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Failed
On Nov 12 2012 with 12,072 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Advisory:
- Offside Inner Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Outer Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed
On Nov 24 2011 with 11,743 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
User Entered:
- oil leak
- both front tyres perished
Failed
On Nov 23 2011 with 11,743 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
User Entered:
- oil leak
- both front tyres perished
- batt flat
Passed
On Nov 23 2010 with 10,060 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- all exhaust rubber mounts split
Failed
On Nov 22 2010 with 10,060 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory:
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- all exhaust rubber mounts split
Passed
On Nov 18 2009 with 5,074 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
User Entered:
- all brake pipes covered in underseal and difficult to assess for corrosion
- unable to view outer sills due to body kit
Failed
On Nov 16 2009 with 5,074 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory:
- Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
User Entered:
- all brake pipes covered in underseal and difficult to assess for corrosion
- unable to view outer sills due to body kit
Passed
On Nov 11 2008 with 3,539 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
User Entered:
- nearside rear tyre is cracking and perishing
Failed
On Nov 07 2008 with 3,539 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
User Entered:
- nearside rear tyre is cracking and perishing
Passed
On Nov 05 2007 with 2,287 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
User Entered:
- slight play in nearside and offside inner steering joints
- nearside rear inner sill is rusty
- nearside rear tyre is cracking
Passed
On Nov 03 2006 with 1,488 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- nearside rear tyre is cracking
Failed
On Nov 02 2006 with 1,488 miles
There were 2 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- (Dangerous) Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
User Entered:
- nearside rear tyre is cracking
MOT Mileage Trend
