Marque
Search a car…
United Kingdom market

Ford Sierra RS Cosworth

1986–1992

Add to Garage
  • Lowest price

    £18,001

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £38,750

    Since 2020 · n=10

  • Highest price

    £55,250

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    10

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 10 lots

Ford Sierra RS Cosworth

Based on 10 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatingmedium confidence

£27,406

Market value · recent verified sales

-32.3%

12-month change

Wait or Sell

Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.

Median sold price down 32.3% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.

MSRP

Collectibility

6/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£11,494

-58%

5-Year Forecast

£8,911

-67%

Market scores

46

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

How many remain

See how many Ford Sierra RS Cosworth remain on UK roads · 2025 Q4.

Licensed

411

Cars

SORN

2,393

Cars

Sourced from DVLA registration data via howmanyleft.co.uk. SORN = Statutory Off-Road Notification (registered but off-road).

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Built ≤ 1987

    +£31,241+81%

    7 with · 4 without · low confidence

Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.

Marque analyst note

The Ford Sierra RS Cosworth is signalling weakness in the UK market, with the median price now standing at £27,406 following a sharp 32.3% decline over the past twelve months. This downward pressure sits at odds with the car's classification as an appreciating classic, suggesting a divergence between historical collector sentiment and current trading reality.

Liquidity remains thin, with only four recorded transactions over the past year against a ten-car sample total, indicating a market where finding willing buyers or sellers presents material friction. The absence of active listings compounds this constraint, leaving prospective participants with limited visibility into available stock or current asking levels.

The typical Sierra RS Cosworth on the market carries just under 35,000 miles on the odometer, pointing to a cohort of well-preserved examples rather than high-mileage users. This condition profile aligns with collecting expectations for the model, yet has not arrested the recent valuation slide.

The medium-confidence projection suggests significantly sharper declines ahead, with the base case targeting £11,494 within three years and falling to £8,911 by year five—losses of 58% and 68% respectively from today's median. These forecasts assume continued market indifference and absence of material stimulus to desirability.

Current market dynamics point toward a holding pattern or withdrawal for existing owners, whilst prospective buyers should monitor whether liquidity constraints tighten further or whether value stabilises around lower levels.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£27,406
  • Annual appr. rate-32.3%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

UK Park (DVLA)

  • Still licensed411
  • SORN'd (off-road)2,393
  • Total in DVLA records2,804
  • All Ford Sierra RS Cosworths2,813
DVLA quarterly data, last updated 2025 Q4. Licensed = currently taxed and on the road. SORN = registered as off-road (storage, restoration).

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked11
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared11 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)£450
  • Maintenance£900
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£3,750
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months4
  • Sell-Through40%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£36,171
  • Avg Mileage at Sale34,938 mi
  • Recent Price Range£18,001 – £55,250
  • Total Sales Tracked10

Recent sales

Showing latest 10
  • £30,422

    Collecting Cars · 28 Jun 2026

  • £18,001

    Collecting Cars · 11 Mar 2026

  • £24,390

    the-market · 15 Dec 2025

  • £43,250

    Collecting Cars · 9 Sept 2025

  • £44,750

    Collecting Cars · 21 May 2025

  • £40,500

    Collecting Cars · 11 May 2025

  • £37,000

    Collecting Cars · 18 Dec 2024

  • £55,250

    Collecting Cars · 9 Aug 2024

  • £23,500

    Collecting Cars · 15 Sept 2023

  • £44,650

    Collecting Cars · 24 Aug 2023

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.