Ferrari Gtc4 Lusso V12 MOT pass rate & common failures
The Ferrari Gtc4 Lusso V12 appears in 1,188 MOT tests spanning model years 2017–2021, and 95.8% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 11.4% of the time, so this is 7.2pp better than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are tyres, other defects and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (2.1%) and other defects (1.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are registration plates, headlamp aim and wipers — registration plates alone was recorded 23 times.
The trend is worsening — 3.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 6.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Gtc4 Lusso V12 model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 440 | 95.2% | 4.8% | Tyres |
| 2018 | 512 | 96.1% | 3.9% | Tyres |
| 2019 | 185 | 96.2% | 3.8% | Tyres |
| 2020 | 38 | 97.4% | 2.6% | Other defects |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.1% | 25 |
| 2 | Other defects | 1.4% | 16 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 13 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.7% | 8 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.5% | 6 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.4% | 5 |
| 7 | Emissions & environmental | 0.2% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration plates | 23 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 12 |
| 3 | Wipers | 8 |
| 4 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 6 |
| 5 | Coil spring | 5 |
| 6 | Flexible brake hoses | 3 |
| 7 | Headlamp cleaning device | 3 |
| 8 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 2 |
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 | 7.5% | 89 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.6% | 31 |
| 3 | Other defects | 2.5% | 30 |
| 4 | Road wheels | 1.3% | 15 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.2% | 14 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.9% | 11 |
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 | 1,110 | 3.8% |
| 30-60k | 75 | 9.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 188 | 3.7% |
| 2022 | 248 | 2.0% |
| 2023 | 244 | 3.7% |
| 2024 | 245 | 5.3% |
| 2025 | 263 | 6.1% |
What to check before buying a Ferrari Gtc4 Lusso V12
- Tyres (2.1% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Other defects (1.4% of tests): Miscellaneous items not in the main categories. Typical repair: varies.
- Lighting & signalling (1.1% 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
What is the MOT pass rate for the Ferrari Gtc4 Lusso V12?
95.8% of the 1,188 Ferrari Gtc4 Lusso V12 MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 4.2% fail rate, across model years 2017–2021.
What does the Ferrari Gtc4 Lusso V12 most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 2.1% of tests, then other defects (1.4%).
Methodology & source. Based on 1,188 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.