It sounds a very nice motor and the chap I spoke to seemed okay so if anyone else is looking for one it would be worth a look but its not for me with that many previous owners.
Heres a link for anyone else thats interested:
http://www.abcmotorsport.co.uk/plot.php?carid=51
One of the owners uses this site. He posted when their escort cos got nicked a couple of months ago. His username is lovingitsideways.