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F430 SAM

2005 Ferrari F430

Red Petrol 4308cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,125 mi
Last recorded58,125 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ferrari F43018,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF430 SAM
MakeFerrari
ModelF430
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,308cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 58,125 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 58,036 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 56,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Mar 2021 55,785 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 54,190 miles

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 50,569 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 46,013 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 43,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 43,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 39,751 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 34,959 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 32,216 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 31,183 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 31,183 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 30,077 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 28,997 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 28,997 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 26,978 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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F430 SAM is a 2005 Ferrari F430 in Red with a 4,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Ferrari F430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 18,192 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 F430 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 305 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F430 SAM, 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 21 years old, this Ferrari F430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F430 SAM registered?

F430 SAM is a 2005 Ferrari F430, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is F430 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F430 SAM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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