2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Ferrari F430 MOT pass rate and common faults

184 MOT tests in 2024. 92.9% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

164Well above average
Passed first time92.9%
Failed or needed repairs7.1%
Typical mileage at test26,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 184 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.2%
  2. Position lamp: not working1.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.1%
    3 marked dangerous
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  5. Headlamp aim not tested: unable to be tested0.5%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value0.5%
    6 marked dangerous
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play0.5%
  8. Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles): efficiency below requirements0.5%
  9. Washers: not working0.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics3.8%
  2. Brakes3.3%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.7%
  4. Tyres1.1%
  5. Suspension1.1%
  6. Steering0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.7%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.7%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened2.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Ferrari F430?

In 2024, 92.9% of 2005 Ferrari F430 cars passed their MOT first time, across 184 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Ferrari F430?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; position lamp: not working; tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Ferrari F430 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 164, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).