2004 Ferrari 360 3.6L Petrol · F8 JVE

The 2004 Ferrari 360 presents a remarkably clean MOT record, with five consecutive passes and zero defects recorded across every test from July 2021 through March 2025. The most recent examination on 27 March 2025 at 31,359 miles returned a completely clean sheet, with no advisories or failures. This pattern demonstrates stable, consistent upkeep rather than a vehicle that has deteriorated or been neglected between tests. For a twenty-two-year-old mid-engined Ferrari, this is an unusually strong record that suggests attentive ownership and proactive maintenance. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story of very light use. Between 2021 and 2025, the car covered just 5,101 miles over four years, averaging roughly 1,275 miles annually. The gap between the 2024 and 2025 tests shows only 1,085 miles added in eleven months, confirming the car has been used sparingly and likely stored for extended periods. Low annual mileage on a Ferrari 360 is a double-edged sword. It limits wear on brake pads, tyres, and clutch components, but prolonged standing raises its own concerns around dried seals, degraded rubber bushes, perished hoses, and moisture ingress into fluids. The MOT records confirm nothing has deteriorated to a failure point, yet the testing frequency itself is worth noting. Annual tests have been maintained consistently, which is not a legal requirement pattern that suggests the owner has treated the car with care rather than neglecting it between long storage intervals. Despite the clean MOT history, a prospective buyer should carry out a thorough in-person inspection focused on areas the MOT does not fully interrogate. Suspension bushes, ball joints, and coil springs on a 360 of this age can perish from age rather than mileage, particularly if the car has sat stationary for long periods. The exhaust system, including manifold gaskets and catalytic converters, warrants close examination for corrosion and gas leaks that may not manifest at idle during a test. Brake calipers can seize and discs can corrode on low-use cars, so a road test under varied braking loads is essential to confirm nothing is binding or uneven. Tyre date codes should be checked even if tread depth is adequate, as rubber older than six years can harden and lose grip regardless of remaining tread. The cambelt service history is critical on this model, and any evidence of missed intervals or oil weeping from cam covers should be treated as a serious concern. A clean MOT record is encouraging, but on a low-mileage Ferrari of this age, condition is defined as much by how the car has been stored and maintained as by what the tester found on the ramp.