MOT reliability

Honda Fes 250

Q: Is the Honda Fes 250 reliable?

Across 197 Honda Fes 250 vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Honda Fes 250?

The typical Honda Fes 250 in our data has covered around 28,526 miles.

197 vehicles · 434 completed MOT tests analysed

82%

MOT pass rate

Based on 197 Honda Fes 250 vehicles and 434 completed MOT tests, the Honda Fes 250 has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 28,526 miles.

197

Vehicles

434

MOT tests

2,437

Avg miles / year

0.7

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Honda Fes 250 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Fes 250 MOT tests:

Other83%
Steering19%
Brakes5%
Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
Lamps & electrical2%
Body & structure1%
Identification & plates1%

Honda Fes 250 pass rate by age

How the Honda Fes 250's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	1	100%
4	5	80%
5	12	92%
6	24	79%
7	30	90%
8	44	84%
9	44	80%
10	33	82%
11	23	74%
12	17	88%
13	24	75%
14	19	79%
15	22	73%
16	19	79%
17	18	78%
18	16	81%
19	15	73%
20	15	73%

Fuel types: Petrol (188), Other (9)

Most common Honda Fes 250 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Fes 250 MOT tests:

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (19 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (18 times)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (18 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (17 times)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (11 times)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (11 times)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (10 times)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (10 times)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (9 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (9 times)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (7 times)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (7 times)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (6 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (5 times)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (5 times)

Honda Fes 250 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2002	4	22	77%	16,983
2001	8	74	82%	33,532
2000	9	54	87%	16,003
1999	15	82	82%	34,927
1998	18	125	75%	30,265
1997	6	45	84%	18,683

Honda Fes 250 reliability FAQ

Across 197 Honda Fes 250 vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Fes 250 MOT issues are: Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)); Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l).

The typical Honda Fes 250 in our data has covered around 28,526 miles.

Compare the Honda Fes 250

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