2004 Ferrari 360 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 995 MOT tests, the 2004 Ferrari 360 recorded a 97.6% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 27.7% of the time, so this is 25.3pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, emissions & environmental and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (1.0%) and emissions & environmental (1.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are malfunction indicator lamp, registration plates and headlamp aim — malfunction indicator lamp alone was recorded 9 times.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 1.0% | 10 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 1.0% | 10 |
| 3 | Suspension | 0.5% | 5 |
| 4 | Other defects | 0.4% | 4 |
| 5 | Tyres | 0.4% | 4 |
| 6 | Brakes | 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 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 9 |
| 2 | Registration plates | 5 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 5 |
| 4 | Catalyst emissions | 3 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 3 |
| 6 | Rbt (sp) | 3 |
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% | 55 |
| 2 | Suspension | 4.5% | 45 |
| 3 | Steering | 2.8% | 28 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.2% | 12 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.0% | 10 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 6 |
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 | 640 | 2.3% |
| 30-60k | 321 | 2.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 201 | 2.5% |
| 2022 | 207 | 1.9% |
| 2023 | 208 | 2.9% |
| 2024 | 192 | 3.6% |
| 2025 | 187 | 1.1% |
What to check before buying a 2004 360
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 1.0% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (1.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Emissions & environmental (1.0% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
- Suspension (0.5% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
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 2004 Ferrari 360s pass their MOT?
97.6% of the 995 2004 Ferrari 360 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 2.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2004 Ferrari 360?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 1.0% of tests, followed by emissions & environmental (1.0%).
Does the 2004 360 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 2.3% in the 0-30k band to 2.2% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 995 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.