Ferrari 550 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ferrari 550 reliable? We analysed 5,882 real MOT tests across 391 vehicles to find out.
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The Ferrari 550 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside and exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ferrari 550.
Ferrari 550 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ferrari 550. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ferrari 550 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ferrari 550 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ferrari 550 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Ferrari 550 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Ferrari 550 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ferrari 550 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ferrari 550 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ferrari 550 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 129 | 90.7% | 10,012 | 21,613 | 27,834 |
| 2001 | 1,155 | 93.0% | 8,354 | 18,946 | 26,312 |
| 2000 | 992 | 90.7% | 19,520 | 27,616 | 38,469 |
| 1999 | 1,083 | 91.8% | 17,144 | 27,018 | 36,137 |
| 1998 | 1,512 | 89.9% | 20,104 | 32,897 | 45,648 |
| 1997 | 904 | 87.8% | 23,906 | 36,689 | 52,166 |
How Long Does a Ferrari 550 Last?
Based on 391 Ferrari 550 vehicles on UK roads.
Ferrari 550 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ferrari 550 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Ferrari 550
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
93.0% MOT pass rate from 1,155 tests
87.8% MOT pass rate from 904 tests
The best year to buy a used Ferrari 550 is 2001, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.0% across 1,155 tests. The 1997 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Ferrari 550 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari 550 THIS CAR | 90.6% | 5,882 | 27,373 mi | 29 yrs |
| Ferrari 360 | 90.3% | 28,453 | 23,409 mi | 27 yrs |
| Ferrari F430 | 89.8% | 24,536 | 15,630 mi | 21 yrs |
| Ferrari F355 | 88.1% | 19,604 | 29,762 mi | 32 yrs |
| Dodge (usa) Caliber Sxt A | 68.7% | 6,778 | 56,934 mi | 20 yrs |
Compared to the Ferrari 360 (90.3% pass rate) and the Ferrari F430 (89.8% pass rate), the Ferrari 550 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Ferrari 550Should you buy a used Ferrari 550?
The Ferrari 550 has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.6% across 5,882 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Ferrari 550 are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (50 recorded failures), headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (37), and exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (35). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Ferrari 550 owner drives around 546 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Ferrari 550 models stay on UK roads for around 29 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.