Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2004 Honda Anf 125 3?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2004 Honda Anf 125 3?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2004 Honda Anf 125 3?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2004 Honda Anf 125 3 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 319 vehicles, the 2004 Honda Anf 125 3 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 80.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2004 Honda Anf 125 3?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Honda Anf 125 3 (2004)

319 real MOT outcomes analysed • 80.3% first-time pass rate

2004 Honda Anf 125 3

CarHunch analysed 319 real MOT records for the 2004 Honda Anf 125 3. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 319 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2004 Honda ANF 125-3 is a troublemaker on test day—just 19.3% pass first time compared to the UK average of 80%, which immediately flags this scooter as unreliable in its old age. The dangerous defect rate sits at a manageable 2.8%, so while failures are common, they're rarely catastrophic.

These machines are running relatively low mileage at 22,729 miles median (25,415 average), yet still racking up 0.28 failures and 0.6 advisories per vehicle, suggesting age and neglect matter more than hard use here. Before buying one, get a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on the systems that consistently fail—don't assume low mileage means good condition.

The 2004 Honda Anf 125 3 passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (80.3%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

First-time pass

80.3%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

2.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.28

Over 2.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

23k

Middle half: 13k–36k

For context

🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

These stats describe 319 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Before you buy a 2004 Honda Anf 125 3

Based on MOT data from 319 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (96%)	305	79.8%	0.27

Colour Breakdown

Based on 713 Honda Anf 125 3 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 41.2%

294

Blue 33.9%

242

Silver 24.8%

177

Mileage Distribution

Most 2004 Honda Anf 125 3 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

22,729

typical

13,110

low mileage

36,418

high mileage

Half of all 2004 Honda Anf 125 3 vehicles fall between 13,110 and 36,418 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 13,110 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 13,110–36,418 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2004 Honda Anf 125 3s sit.

⚠ Over 49,164 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2004 Honda Anf 125 3 — Still on the Road

Most 2004 Honda Anf 125 3s are still being driven.

13 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 76% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

2.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.28

Avg failures per vehicle

0.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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