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GL53 UAD

2003 Honda FES125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,764 mi
Last recorded55,764 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Honda FES12515,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 UAD
MakeHonda
ModelFES125
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 55,764 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 55,764 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2022 50,960 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 49,863 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 49,861 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 39,276 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 38,474 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 34,959 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 31,567 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 29,470 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 26,724 miles

cracks appearing in front tyre

Fail 31 Oct 2011 26,714 miles

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

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

cracks appearing in front tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2010 23,806 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 20,600 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 17,312 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 7,768 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 13,308 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 10,385 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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GL53 UAD is a 2003 Honda FES125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL53 UAD, 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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What year was GL53 UAD registered?

GL53 UAD is a 2003 Honda FES125, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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