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MT03 OWA

2003 Honda FES125

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,180 mi
Last recorded39,180 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Honda FES12515,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 OWA
MakeHonda
ModelFES125
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 39,180 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 39,180 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2021 34,702 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure bolt missing ()

Nearside 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))

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 13 May 2021 34,681 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure bolt missing ()

Nearside 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))

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 34,005 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively run out (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 34,200 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively run out (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 32,844 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 31,449 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 31,449 miles

Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 10 May 2013 30,053 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 May 2011 21,470 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 21,342 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 16,190 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 16,190 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 13,104 miles

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 10,863 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 8,973 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 6,945 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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MT03 OWA is a 2003 Honda FES125 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MT03 OWA, 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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MT03 OWA is a 2003 Honda FES125, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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