Ferrari F430
From 2,300 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Older F430s fare better: 2009 models pass at 94.9% vs 97% for 2007.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, caused 18 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 18 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 17 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 14 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 12 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 10 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 9 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 9 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 9 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 8 |
| parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment | 8 |
Ferrari F430 on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 8 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 2 newly registered, a net loss of 6. Now at 83.4% of its peak (1,591 in 2009 Q2).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 864 | 463 | +0 | -0 | +1 |
| 2025 Q2 | 893 | 433 | +1 | -0 | +20 |
| 2025 Q1 | 651 | 655 | +1 | -0 | +6 |
| 2024 Q4 | 616 | 684 | +0 | -8 | -8 |
| 2024 Q3 | 837 | 471 | +1 | -0 | +13 |
| 2024 Q2 | 879 | 416 | +1 | -0 | +79 |
| 2024 Q1 | 685 | 531 | +1 | -81 | -80 |
| 2023 Q4 | 654 | 642 | +2 | -14 | -12 |
4 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| F430 Spider F1 | Petrol | 450 | 53% |
| F430 F1 | Petrol | 244 | 29% |
| F430 | Petrol | 82 | 10% |
| F430 Spider | Petrol | 75 | 9% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 94.9% | engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements |
| 2008 | 96.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2007 | 97% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements |
| 2006 | 97.1% | steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
1 earlier years
| 2005 | 93.3% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
Typical mileage
Half of all F430s tested had between 9,127 and 28,815 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 15,630 median miles, the F430 has 0.028 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Ferrari models
| Ferrari 488 | 96.8% |
| Ferrari California | 95.8% |
| Ferrari Portofino S-A | 95.6% |
| Ferrari F355 | 92.8% |
| Ferrari 360 | 94.1% |
Common questions
What is the Ferrari F430 MOT pass rate?
The Ferrari F430 has a 95.7% MOT pass rate based on 2,300 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ferrari F430?
The most common MOT failure on the Ferrari F430 is parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, which caused 18 failures. Other common issues include a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
How many Ferrari F430s are on UK roads?
There are 864 Ferrari F430s currently licensed on UK roads, with 463 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Ferrari F430 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ferrari F430 is 15,630 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 9,127 and 28,815 miles.
Buying a used F430?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.