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C5 FGT

1996 Ferrari 456

Maroon Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

46,794 mi
Last recorded46,794 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Ferrari 45639,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 FGT
MakeFerrari
Model456
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 46,794 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 46,476 miles

Nearside Front headlamp glass cracked but not affecting beam pattern.

Pass 6 Sep 2023 46,313 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 46,185 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 45,851 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 45,850 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 45,450 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 45,428 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 45,428 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 45,182 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 44,866 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 44,595 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 44,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 44,005 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 44,004 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 43,258 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 43,258 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 43,232 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 42,299 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 41,319 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 40,567 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 40,567 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 39,062 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 37,762 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 35,673 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 32,452 miles

How Reliable is the Ferrari 456?

Based on 3,905 MOT tests across 307 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
603
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 130
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 73
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 41
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C5 FGT is a 1996 Ferrari 456 in Maroon with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1996 Ferrari 456 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 39,062 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ferrari 456 fails its MOT is shock absorber has a serious fluid leak, accounting for 130 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C5 FGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari 456 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Ferrari 456 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C5 FGT?

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What year was C5 FGT registered?

C5 FGT is a 1996 Ferrari 456, first registered on 23 April 1996.

Is C5 FGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 FGT shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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