2005 Ferrari F430 4.3L Petrol · M26 OOT
2005 Ferrari F430 (4.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 48,487 miles. MOT expired on 13 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- FERRARI F430
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,487 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M26 OOT Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2023
- 48,487 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.
M26 OOT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ferrari F430 (M26 OOT) between January 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
M26 OOT Mileage History
- 06/01/202246,598 mi
- 26/08/202247,863 mi+1,265 mi
- 14/11/202348,487 mi+624 mi
Average of roughly 1,019 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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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