2002 Ferrari 360 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 924 MOT tests, the 2002 Ferrari 360 recorded a 94.4% pass rate. That is 21.7 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 27.4%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and emissions & environmental.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (2.2%) and brakes (1.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, ball joint dust cover and ball joint — headlamp aim alone was recorded 19 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 3.9% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 18.4% once past 60-90k — 4.7× the risk.
The trend is worsening — 4.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 6.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 2.2% | 20 |
| 2 | Brakes | 1.9% | 18 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 1.7% | 16 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.5% | 14 |
| 5 | Steering | 0.9% | 8 |
| 6 | Tyres | 0.8% | 7 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 19 |
| 2 | Ball joint dust cover | 12 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 12 |
| 4 | Catalyst emissions | 11 |
| 5 | Rbt (sp) | 11 |
| 6 | Track rod end | 8 |
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 | 7.2% | 67 |
| 2 | Tyres | 6.1% | 56 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.9% | 36 |
| 4 | Steering | 3.3% | 30 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.5% | 14 |
| 6 | Other defects | 1.1% | 10 |
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 | 435 | 3.9% |
| 30-60k | 435 | 6.0% |
| 60-90k | 49 | 18.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 175 | 4.0% |
| 2022 | 192 | 4.2% |
| 2023 | 186 | 5.4% |
| 2024 | 183 | 7.6% |
| 2025 | 188 | 6.9% |
What to check before buying a 2002 360
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 2.2% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (2.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (1.9% 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 (1.7% 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
How many 2002 Ferrari 360s pass their MOT?
94.4% of the 924 2002 Ferrari 360 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2002 Ferrari 360?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 2.2% of tests, followed by brakes (1.9%).
Does the 2002 360 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.9% in the 0-30k band to 18.4% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 924 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.