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JIL 5242

2009 Ferrari California

Black Petrol 4297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,216 mi
Last recorded39,216 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Ferrari California22,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIL 5242
MakeFerrari
ModelCalifornia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 39,216 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 39,188 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 39,188 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 38,399 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 31 Mar 2023 37,060 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 35,604 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 34,507 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 33,118 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 29,488 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 29,436 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Wheel rim damaged

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Both sides (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 26,973 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 23,833 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 23,662 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 20,183 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 18,435 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 15,296 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 11,514 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 11,481 miles

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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JIL 5242 is a 2009 Ferrari California in Black with a 4,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Ferrari California models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 22,688 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 JIL 5242, 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 17 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 JIL 5242 registered?

JIL 5242 is a 2009 Ferrari California, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is JIL 5242 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIL 5242 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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