2003 Ferrari 575M 5.7L Petrol · RX03 KCG

The 575M presents a stable and unblemished roadworthiness record. The most recent MOT, conducted on 7 July 2023 at 16,098 miles, passed with zero defects, advisories, or warnings. This clean bill of health has been consistent since at least April 2022, indicating the car has been kept in sound mechanical order with no emerging or recurring faults. The maintenance trend is stable and improving in the sense that no deterioration has been flagged across multiple consecutive tests. The mileage profile is exceptionally low. Over roughly 23 years, the car has covered only 16,098 miles, averaging around 700 miles annually. Between the 2017 and 2018 tests, just 132 miles were added in nearly a full year. The jump from 15,658 miles in August 2019 to 15,738 miles in April 2022 represents only 80 miles over almost three years, suggesting prolonged static storage. The final recorded increase to 16,098 miles by July 2023 added 360 miles in just over a year, a modest uptick but still negligible in the context of a high-performance grand tourer. The record is sparse in terms of test frequency, with a notable gap between 2019 and 2022, yet the data that exists is entirely clean. Despite the flawless MOT history, the extended periods of low use warrant a careful physical inspection. Long-term standing on a Ferrari of this age can lead to perished suspension bushes, seized brake calipers, and deteriorated tyre sidewalls regardless of tread depth. The 2019 advisory noting covers and shields limiting inspection is a flag worth taking seriously; it prevents the tester from fully assessing structural corrosion on subframes, sills, and jacking points. A prospective buyer should have the underbody inspected on a ramp, paying close attention to brake disc surface corrosion, exhaust system integrity, and any signs of fuel or oil weeping from aged seals. Tyre date codes should be checked even if tread is deep, as rubber degrades with age rather than mileage alone. The drivetrain and cooling systems deserve equal scrutiny. A 575M that has spent long intervals stationary may have moisture ingress in the coolant system, degraded hoses, and weeping gaskets around the cam covers and gearbox. The electrohydraulic F1-style transmission, if fitted, is particularly sensitive to infrequent fluid changes. A pre-purchase inspection by a marque specialist, including a full fluid analysis and a compression test, is strongly advised before committing to purchase.