2001 Ferrari 360 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2001 Ferrari 360 passed 96.4% of its 883 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (27.0% fail rate), the 2001 360 comes out 23.3pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (1.6%) and brakes (1.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are ball joint dust cover, headlamp aim and ball joint — ball joint dust cover alone was recorded 11 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2001 360 fails 2.7% of the time in the 0-30k band and 6.7% at 60-90k, a spread of only 4.0 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 8.3% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 1.6% | 14 |
| 2 | Brakes | 1.5% | 13 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.3% | 11 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.0% | 9 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 8 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.4% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball joint dust cover | 11 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 9 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 8 |
| 4 | Wipers | 8 |
| 5 | Track rod end | 7 |
| 6 | Rbt (sp) | 7 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 8.3% | 73 |
| 2 | Suspension | 5.9% | 52 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.9% | 34 |
| 4 | Steering | 2.4% | 21 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 8 |
| 6 | Visibility | 0.8% | 7 |
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 | 370 | 2.7% |
| 30-60k | 440 | 3.9% |
| 60-90k | 60 | 6.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 172 | 3.5% |
| 2022 | 184 | 4.3% |
| 2023 | 171 | 3.5% |
| 2024 | 171 | 4.1% |
| 2025 | 185 | 2.7% |
What to check before buying a 2001 360
On a 2001 360, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 1.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- 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 (1.5% 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.
- Visibility (1.3% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2001 Ferrari 360s pass their MOT?
96.4% of the 883 2001 Ferrari 360 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 3.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2001 Ferrari 360?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 1.6% of tests, followed by brakes (1.5%).
Does the 2001 360 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 2.7% in the 0-30k band to 6.7% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 883 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.