Ferrari F40 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ferrari F40 reliable? We analysed 2,449 real MOT tests across 276 vehicles to find out.
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The Ferrari F40 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, fog lamp not working and windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ferrari F40.
Ferrari F40 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ferrari F40. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ferrari F40 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ferrari F40 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ferrari F40 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Ferrari F40 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Ferrari F40 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ferrari F40 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ferrari F40 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ferrari F40 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 53 | 96.2% | 2,985 | 10,795 | 13,280 |
| 1992 | 343 | 92.1% | 14,333 | 17,130 | 24,233 |
| 1991 | 645 | 94.1% | 4,898 | 9,886 | 18,837 |
| 1990 | 747 | 93.3% | 7,730 | 13,234 | 21,485 |
| 1989 | 458 | 94.8% | 9,762 | 19,767 | 28,047 |
| 1988 | 99 | 90.9% | 3,380 | 16,809 | 23,285 |
How Long Does a Ferrari F40 Last?
Based on 276 Ferrari F40 vehicles on UK roads.
Ferrari F40 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ferrari F40 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 F40
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
96.2% MOT pass rate from 53 tests
90.9% MOT pass rate from 99 tests
The best year to buy a used Ferrari F40 is 1993, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 96.2% across 53 tests. The 1988 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Ferrari F40 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari F40 THIS CAR | 93.8% | 2,449 | 14,836 mi | 38 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 |
| Ktm 690 Duke 12 | 87.7% | 1,385 | 8,188 mi | 14 yrs |
Compared to the Ferrari 360 (90.3% pass rate) and the Ferrari F430 (89.8% pass rate), the Ferrari F40 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Ferrari F40Should you buy a used Ferrari F40?
The Ferrari F40 has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.8% across 2,449 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 F40 are headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (31 recorded failures), fog lamp not working (17), and windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (12). 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 F40 owner drives around 137 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 F40 models stay on UK roads for around 38 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.