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5 DXS

1988 Ferrari F430

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests46 (37 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate80.4%

Mileage

169,438 mi
Last recorded169,438 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

Registration5 DXS
MakeFerrari
ModelF430
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

37 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 169,438 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged. Has been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 169,438 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged. Has been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 169,438 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls damaged. Has been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2025 6,785 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 169,438 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 169,438 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 6,747 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 169,438 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Hose (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 6,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 168,717 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 6,663 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 167,651 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 6,574 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 6,513 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 167,033 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2020 167,033 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2019 6,497 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 165,962 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 6,366 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 163,997 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 6,323 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 160,852 miles

Leak from power steering pump

Pass 25 Nov 2016 6,145 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 155,639 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 155,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 6,007 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 151,982 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded along length of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Fuel pipe slightly damaged slightly corroded along length of vehicle (7.2.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 151,980 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 4,985 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 151,970 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre perished and cracked

Pass 13 Aug 2014 4,730 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 149,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 4,286 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 148,496 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 148,321 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2012 148,321 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2012 3,466 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 148,180 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 148,180 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2011 3,296 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 3,040 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 147,475 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 144,399 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 137,288 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 134,217 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 133,011 miles

How Reliable is the Ferrari F430?

Based on 24,536 MOT tests across 1,983 vehicles.

89.8%
Pass Rate
711
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,983
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 305
position lamp(s) not working 178
Headlamp aim too high 134
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 116
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 100
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5 DXS is a 1988 Ferrari F430 in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 46 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.4%.

The most common reason a Ferrari F430 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 305 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5 DXS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari F430 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 38 years old, this Ferrari F430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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5 DXS is a 1988 Ferrari F430, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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