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FMZ 550

1997 Ferrari 550

Red Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,098 mi
Last recorded38,098 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Ferrari 55036,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ferrari
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMZ 550
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 4 Dec 2025 38,098 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 37,861 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024
Pass 27 Mar 2023 37,695 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 37,622 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 36,969 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 36,521 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 35,959 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 35,442 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 34,345 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2015 32,386 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 30,670 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 30,105 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 28,644 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 27,680 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 27,540 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 26,968 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 26,375 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 25,869 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 25,542 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

How Reliable is the Ferrari 550?

Based on 5,882 MOT tests across 391 vehicles.

90.6%
Pass Rate
546
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
391
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 50
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 37
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 35
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 27
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23
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FMZ 550 is a 1997 Ferrari 550 in Red with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Ferrari 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 36,689 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ferrari 550 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FMZ 550, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari 550 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Ferrari 550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FMZ 550?

You can check the full history of FMZ 550 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FMZ 550 registered?

FMZ 550 is a 1997 Ferrari 550, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is FMZ 550 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMZ 550 shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FMZ 550 have outstanding finance?

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