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F5 DMG

2012 Ferrari California

Red Petrol 4297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,967 mi
Last recorded56,967 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ferrari California18,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 DMG
MakeFerrari
ModelCalifornia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 56,967 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 56,054 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 51,659 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 48,014 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 47,993 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 44,101 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 44,050 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 43,085 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 38,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 34,884 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 34,876 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2017 30,012 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 29,164 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jul 2015 28,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

How Reliable is the Ferrari California?

Based on 17,395 MOT tests across 1,785 vehicles.

92.8%
Pass Rate
1,287
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
1,785
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 43
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 32
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F5 DMG is a 2012 Ferrari California in Red with a 4,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Ferrari California models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.5% with a typical mileage of 18,262 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 California fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F5 DMG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari California typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Ferrari California is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F5 DMG registered?

F5 DMG is a 2012 Ferrari California, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is F5 DMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F5 DMG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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