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GL03 WHD

2003 Honda FES125

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,590 mi
Last recorded64,590 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda FES12515,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 WHD
MakeHonda
ModelFES125
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 64,590 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 61,243 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 60,247 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2022 60,236 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 59,620 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2021 59,620 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 57,369 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 57,368 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 54,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front forks (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 51,404 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2016 49,530 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 45,870 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 45,886 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Upper Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Upper Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2014 42,832 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 40,896 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2012 37,972 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 37,972 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 34,322 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 34,322 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 30,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 24,648 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2009 24,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2008 20,558 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 20,558 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 15,661 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 15,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Oct 2006 2,481 miles

How Reliable is the Honda FES125?

Based on 22,568 MOT tests across 2,436 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
1,456
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,436
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 730
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 728
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 654
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 290
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 245
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GL03 WHD is a 2003 Honda FES125 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Honda FES125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 15,004 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda FES125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL03 WHD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda FES125 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Honda FES125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GL03 WHD is a 2003 Honda FES125, first registered on 15 June 2003.

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