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HY03 HFB

2003 Honda FES125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

8,150 mi
Last recorded8,150 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda FES12515,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 HFB
MakeHonda
ModelFES125
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 8,150 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 8,150 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2025 7,011 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 6,137 miles

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

Front Stanton’s corroded

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 4,036 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 3,492 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 2,720 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 1,753 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 1,621 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 1,621 miles

Central Rear Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre valve (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 1,527 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 1,430 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 1,430 miles

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

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

Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 1,397 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 1,384 miles

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

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

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 1,335 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 1,261 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 1,167 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 1,023 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 1,016 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 962 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 962 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 956 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 904 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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HY03 HFB is a 2003 Honda FES125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HY03 HFB, 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 HY03 HFB registered?

HY03 HFB is a 2003 Honda FES125, first registered on 2 August 2003.

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