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Est: £16,000 - £18,000
1989 FORD ESCORT RS TURBO S2
United Kingdom • 30 Jul 2026 • Lot 68
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
A great example of a 1989 Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 2 with genuine low mileage (53,252 miles) and extensive service history. Finished in Rosso Red with a Grey Recaro interior, it presents in great condition with recent major maintenance and minor cosmetic improvements.
Condition
8
Great condition, largely original, minor repairs
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
53,252 miles
G309CKF
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
In Brief:
A great example of a S2 Escort RS Turbo
Finished in Rosso Red over a Grey Recaro interior
Owned by The Vendor for the last 2 years
Lots of history on file including service book with 23 stamps
Genuine 53,252 miles from new
Auctioneer’s Notes:
A fantastic, low-mileage example of the ever-desirable 1989 Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 2, finished in eye-catching Rosso Red over a Grey Recaro interior.
Presenting in great condition and appearing to remain largely original, this is a highly appealing example of Ford’s iconic late-1980s performance hatchback.
Maintenance & Condition:
This RS Turbo has clearly been well cared for, with a strong maintenance record and recent mechanical attention.
In February 2024, FourTrax Automotive of Desborough, Northamptonshire carried out major servicing and mechanical work at a cost of £1,100.48.
This included replacement of the cambelt, water pump and auxiliary belt, replacement front brake calipers, brake strip and clean, brake flu...
Points of note
£3,100
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£18,440
Median Price (Since 2020)
£63,000
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on May 28 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
52,194 miles
Registration Date
1989-09-13
MOT History
Passed
On May 29 2025 with 52,194 miles
Passed
On Feb 09 2024 with 51,915 miles
Passed
On Jun 18 2019 with 51,900 miles
Failed
On Jun 18 2019 with 51,900 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Passed
On Jun 19 2018 with 51,775 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- minor exhaust gas leak at rear silencer
Failed
On Jun 19 2018 with 51,775 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- minor exhaust gas leak at rear silencer
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Passed
On Jun 15 2017 with 51,651 miles
Passed
On May 31 2016 with 51,593 miles
Passed
On Jun 20 2015 with 51,569 miles
Passed
On Jul 31 2014 with 51,553 miles
Failed
On Jul 27 2013 with 51,539 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Passed
On Jul 27 2013 with 51,539 miles
Passed
On Aug 03 2012 with 50,220 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Entered:
- n/s/r chassis rail corroding
Failed
On Jul 30 2012 with 50,220 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Entered:
- n/s/r chassis rail corroding
Passed
On Jun 01 2011 with 47,310 miles
Failed
On May 31 2011 with 47,310 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Passed
On Oct 20 2008 with 46,934 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Failed
On Oct 07 2008 with 46,932 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- 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)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- 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)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Failed
On Oct 01 2007 with 45,970 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
User Entered:
- Nail in nearside front tyre
- Nail in offside rear tyre
- Oil leak
Passed
On Oct 01 2007 with 45,970 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
User Entered:
- Nail in nearside front tyre
- Nail in offside rear tyre
- Oil leak
Passed
On Oct 03 2006 with 45,521 miles
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