2000 Ferrari 360 3.6L Petrol · M31 MOS

The 2000 Ferrari 360 is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 2026-05-22 with zero recorded defects at 48,381 miles. This represents a clear improvement over the failed test in August 2022 and subsequent advisories in 2022–2023. The mechanical trend is demonstrably improving — suspension play and wheel bearing issues noted in 2022 were no longer flagged in 2023 or later tests, suggesting corrective work was completed and has held up under light continued use. With just 48,381 miles accumulated over 26 years, this equates to roughly 1,861 miles annually — exceptionally low for any vehicle, let alone a performance model. Mileage progression between tests shows consistent, gentle use: 3,600 miles between mid-2022 and mid-2023, then another 3,600 through mid-2024, and only 1,100 miles in the 21 months since. Such minimal use reduces wear on brakes and tyres but increases risk of seized components, degraded seals, or dry suspension bushings from prolonged static periods. The record is sparse but clean post-2022, indicating either meticulous ownership or very limited driving. A prospective buyer must physically inspect the front wheel bearings and rear suspension ball joints — these were flagged for “slight play” in both 2022 tests and may have been masked rather than fully resolved. Even if not currently failing, such wear points on a low-mileage car often indicate age-related deterioration rather than use-based failure. Check for clunks over bumps, steering wander, or bearing noise under load. Also verify all lighting circuits — the 2022 failure included multiple lamp and washer faults, which, while corrected, suggest potential neglect in ancillary systems. Confirm fluid levels, rubber condition, and exhaust integrity; low-mileage exotics frequently suffer from perished hoses, brittle wiring, or corroded hidden brackets despite clean MOT sheets. Given the age and storage patterns implied by the mileage, insist on a compression test and full fluid analysis. Ferraris of this era are sensitive to infrequent use — oil sludge, fuel varnish, and brake fluid absorption can silently compromise reliability even when the MOT record appears flawless. The absence of recent advisories is encouraging, but it does not negate the need for deeper mechanical scrutiny before purchase.