Ferrari F430 MOT pass rate & common failures
5,939 MOT tests on the Ferrari F430 (2005–2024) give it a 94.8% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (26.7% fail rate), the F430 comes out 21.5pp better. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (1.9%) and brakes (1.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are rbt (sp), position lamp and headlamp aim — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 65 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the F430 fails 4.5% of the time in the 0-30k band and 7.8% at 60-90k, a spread of only 3.3 points.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 6.3% in 2021 to 4.5% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
By model year
Every F430 model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1,095 | 93.4% | 6.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2006 | 1,318 | 94.5% | 5.5% | Brakes |
| 2007 | 1,539 | 95.6% | 4.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2008 | 1,322 | 94.5% | 5.5% | Brakes |
| 2009 | 552 | 97.1% | 2.9% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 1.9% | 116 |
| 2 | Brakes | 1.7% | 99 |
| 3 | Suspension | 1.2% | 72 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.9% | 51 |
| 5 | Tyres | 0.8% | 48 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 41 |
| 7 | Other defects | 0.7% | 41 |
| 8 | Steering | 0.4% | 23 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rbt (sp) | 65 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 60 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 60 |
| 4 | Registration plates | 58 |
| 5 | Ball joint dust cover | 43 |
| 6 | Wipers | 37 |
| 7 | Track rod end | 35 |
| 8 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 34 |
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 | 7.7% | 457 |
| 2 | Tyres | 6.4% | 378 |
| 3 | Steering | 3.6% | 213 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.4% | 141 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.4% | 85 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 53 |
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 | 4,450 | 4.5% |
| 30-60k | 1,408 | 7.1% |
| 60-90k | 77 | 7.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,221 | 6.3% |
| 2022 | 1,202 | 4.6% |
| 2023 | 1,211 | 5.5% |
| 2024 | 1,122 | 4.9% |
| 2025 | 1,183 | 4.5% |
What to check before buying a Ferrari F430
- Lighting & signalling (1.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (1.7% 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.
- Suspension (1.2% 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
What is the MOT pass rate for the Ferrari F430?
94.8% of the 5,939 Ferrari F430 MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 5.2% fail rate, across model years 2005–2024.
What does the Ferrari F430 most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 1.9% of tests, then brakes (1.7%).
How much does mileage affect F430 MOT results?
Fail rates run at 4.5% for cars in the 0-30k band and 7.8% for 60-90k, a 3.3-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 5,939 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.