2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Ferrari F430 MOT pass rate and common faults

275 MOT tests in 2024. 94.9% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

167Well above average
Passed first time94.9%
Failed or needed repairs5.1%
Typical mileage at test21,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 275 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements1.5%
  2. Parking brake control - lever: has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment0.7%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.7%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.7%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.7%
  6. Position lamp: not working0.7%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.4%
  8. All direction indicators: not working0.4%
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Number plates & VIN1.8%
  2. Brakes1.5%
  3. Lights & electrics1.1%
  4. Suspension1.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.9%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened2.5%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
  5. Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles): efficiency below requirements0.7%

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: registration plates: does not conform to the specified 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 2007 Ferrari F430?

In 2024, 94.9% of 2007 Ferrari F430 cars passed their MOT first time, across 275 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Ferrari F430?

The most common failure reasons were registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements; parking brake control - lever: has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was number plates & vin.

Is the 2007 Ferrari F430 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 167, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).