2001 Ferrari 456 5.5L Petrol · Y577 TOK

This Ferrari 456 presents a stable and consistently clean MOT record. The most recent test, conducted on 2026-06-10 at 3,370 miles, passed with zero defects. Looking back through the full five-year history, every single annual test from 2022 through 2026 has passed with no advisories or failures recorded. The maintenance trend is unambiguously stable, with no recurring faults, no emerging mechanical concerns, and no evidence of deteriorating components. For a vehicle of this calibre and age, that is a strong indicator of careful ownership and consistent upkeep. The mileage pattern tells a clear story. Across the five recorded MOT entries spanning from 2022-05-30 to 2026-06-10, the odometer has moved just 15 miles in over four years, from 3,355 to 3,370. The vehicle was effectively stationary between mid-2023 and mid-2025, with the odometer reading frozen at 3,358 miles across three consecutive annual tests. At roughly 135 miles per year over its 25-year life, this is exceptionally low mileage even by collector car standards. Such minimal use raises a different set of considerations than high-mileage wear, particularly around components that deteriorate from age and inactivity rather than from use. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still carry out a thorough in-person inspection focused on age-related deterioration. Tyres, while likely within tread depth limits, may be approaching or past their recommended age threshold given the low annual mileage, so checking the DOT date codes on all four corners is essential. Rubber suspension bushes, brake hoses, and seals can perish from dry rot and internal corrosion even when a car covers very few miles. The braking system, particularly calipers and discs, deserves close inspection for surface corrosion and binding, as infrequent use can cause pads to stick and discs to score. Fuel system integrity and coolant condition should also be verified, as long periods of standing can lead to moisture absorption, seal degradation, and stale fuel issues that an MOT does not directly assess. Structurally, the body and underside should be examined for corrosion, especially on subframes, sills, and jacking points, as even low-mileage cars stored in less-than-ideal conditions can develop surface or structural rust over 25 years. The exhaust system, including the catalytic converters, should be inspected for internal deterioration. Given the vehicle's rarity and value, commissioning an independent specialist pre-purchase inspection from a marque-experienced Ferrari technician remains the most prudent step before committing to purchase.