2005 Ferrari F430 4.3L Petrol · C26 WAB
2005 Ferrari F430 (4.3L, petrol). First registered 13 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 1,005 miles. MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- FERRARI F430
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 1,005 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
C26 WAB Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2025
- 1,005 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Known faults for Ferrari Ferrari F430
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
C26 WAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2005 Ferrari F430 (C26 WAB) between April 2025 and April 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Common Problems: FERRARI F430
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Cracked Exhaust Manifolds(Serious)
The factory exhaust headers are prone to cracking, which can lead to white dust being sucked into the engine, causing total failure.
- F1 Transmission Actuator Failure(Serious)
The hydraulic actuator that changes gears for the F1 system can develop leaks or internal failures.
- F1 Clutch Wear (E-Diff Equipped Cars)(Serious)
The F1 single-clutch automated manual wears faster on E-Diff equipped cars due to the additional stress of the electronic differential engaging and disengaging. Clutch life can drop to 10,000–15,000 miles with hard driving or heavy traffic use.
- Electrical Gremlins and Battery Sensitivity(Moderate)
The F430 is sensitive to battery voltage drops, which trigger a cascade of false warning lights, sensor errors, and erratic electronic behaviour. Common symptoms include phantom dashboard warnings, climate control glitches, and intermittent F1 gearbox errors. Nearly flat batteries can also cause the E-Diff to enter safe mode.
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- Cracked Exhaust ManifoldsSerious
The factory exhaust headers are prone to cracking, which can lead to white dust being sucked into the engine, causing total failure.
- F1 Transmission Actuator FailureSerious
The hydraulic actuator that changes gears for the F1 system can develop leaks or internal failures.
- F1 Clutch Wear (E-Diff Equipped Cars)Serious
The F1 single-clutch automated manual wears faster on E-Diff equipped cars due to the additional stress of the electronic differential engaging and disengaging. Clutch life can drop to 10,000–15,000 miles with hard driving or heavy traffic use.
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