2009 Ferrari California 4.3L Petrol · LJ59 EAC

The most recent MOT was on 2023-05-26 at 23,541 miles — over three years ago. That’s well beyond the legal 12-month validity window, so the car currently has no valid MOT and must be tested before road use. All five recorded MOTs passed with no defects — a clean history. The only notable observation was in 2014, when under-trays and engine covers obscured inspection of underside and engine bay components. No defects were recorded then, but full visibility wasn’t possible. The defect pattern is stable: consistently zero recorded issues across five tests spanning nearly a decade (2014–2023). There’s no evidence of worsening or recurring faults — but also no recent verification, given the 2023 test is now outdated. At 23,541 miles over 17 years, average use is just 1,385 miles per year — significantly below typical for even a low-use performance car. This strongly suggests long periods of storage or very light use. Low mileage isn’t inherently good: it can mean seals drying out, fluids degrading, brake calipers seizing, or tyres ageing without adequate flexing.