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C729 LEE

1987 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,144 mi
Last recorded72,144 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC729 LEE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2025 72,144 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 70,304 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 70,247 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 70,171 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 70,075 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 69,997 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 69,882 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 69,708 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 69,502 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 69,287 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 69,065 miles

noise on off side rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Sep 2013 68,365 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 68,361 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 67,601 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 66,493 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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C729 LEE is a 1987 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 52,866 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C729 LEE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 39 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C729 LEE registered?

C729 LEE is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 February 1987.

Is C729 LEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C729 LEE shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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