2003 Ferrari 360 — MOT failures & pass rate
912 MOT tests on the 2003 Ferrari 360 are in this dataset, and 96.0% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 27.6% of the time, so this is 23.7pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in brakes, emissions & environmental and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (1.6%) and emissions & environmental (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, malfunction indicator lamp and headlamp aim — ball joint dust cover alone was recorded 12 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2003 360 fails 4.0% of the time in the 0-30k band and 5.9% at 60-90k, a spread of only 1.9 points.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 1.6% | 15 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 1.5% | 14 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.3% | 12 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.9% | 8 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.8% | 7 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 3 |
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 | 12 |
| 2 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 10 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 8 |
| 4 | Catalyst emissions | 7 |
| 5 | Rbt (sp) | 6 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 6 |
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 | 5.5% | 50 |
| 2 | Suspension | 4.8% | 44 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.8% | 35 |
| 4 | Steering | 2.1% | 19 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 0.8% | 7 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.5% | 5 |
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 | 502 | 4.0% |
| 30-60k | 370 | 3.5% |
| 60-90k | 34 | 5.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 185 | 3.8% |
| 2022 | 193 | 5.2% |
| 2023 | 185 | 3.8% |
| 2024 | 175 | 3.4% |
| 2025 | 174 | 3.5% |
What to check before buying a 2003 360
On a 2003 360, brakes is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 1.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- 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 (1.5% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
- Lighting & signalling (1.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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 2003 Ferrari 360s pass their MOT?
96.0% of the 912 2003 Ferrari 360 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2003 Ferrari 360?
Brakes, recorded in 1.6% of tests, followed by emissions & environmental (1.5%).
Does the 2003 360 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.0% in the 0-30k band to 5.9% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 912 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.