Ferrari 360 MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 22 model years and 5,307 tests, the Ferrari 360 passes its MOT 95.4% of the time. Against all cars of a similar age (27.0% fail rate), the 360 comes out 22.3pp better. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, brakes and emissions & environmental.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (1.6%) and brakes (1.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are catalyst emissions, headlamp aim and rbt (sp) — catalyst emissions alone was recorded 66 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 3.8% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 16.1% once past 90-120k — 4.3× the risk.
How it compares
By model year
Every 360 model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 339 | 91.7% | 8.3% | Emissions & environmental |
| 2000 | 923 | 94.2% | 5.9% | Brakes |
| 2001 | 883 | 96.4% | 3.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2002 | 924 | 94.4% | 5.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2003 | 912 | 96.0% | 4.0% | Brakes |
| 2004 | 995 | 97.6% | 2.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2005 | 242 | 93.4% | 6.6% | Emissions & environmental |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 1.6% | 87 |
| 2 | Brakes | 1.6% | 85 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 1.6% | 84 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.9% | 50 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.8% | 42 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.5% | 27 |
| 7 | Tyres | 0.5% | 26 |
| 8 | Other defects | 0.3% | 17 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catalyst emissions | 66 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 62 |
| 3 | Rbt (sp) | 47 |
| 4 | Ball joint dust cover | 45 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 36 |
| 6 | Track rod end | 32 |
| 7 | Ball joint | 29 |
| 8 | Washers | 29 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 6.7% | 354 |
| 2 | Tyres | 6.3% | 335 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.4% | 180 |
| 4 | Steering | 3.2% | 171 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 50 |
| 6 | Visibility | 0.7% | 37 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 2,533 | 3.8% |
| 30-60k | 2,388 | 4.8% |
| 60-90k | 331 | 8.8% |
| 90-120k | 31 | 16.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,082 | 3.9% |
| 2022 | 1,114 | 5.2% |
| 2023 | 1,072 | 5.3% |
| 2024 | 1,019 | 5.0% |
| 2025 | 1,020 | 3.7% |
What to check before buying a Ferrari 360
- Lighting & signalling (1.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (1.6% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Emissions & environmental (1.6% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Ferrari 360?
95.4% of the 5,307 Ferrari 360 MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 4.6% fail rate, across model years 1999–2020.
What does the Ferrari 360 most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 1.6% of tests, then brakes (1.6%).
How much does mileage affect 360 MOT results?
Fail rates run at 3.8% for cars in the 0-30k band and 16.1% for 90-120k, a 12.3-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 5,307 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.