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LG51 MXW

2001 Ferrari 550

Grey Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

12,510 mi
Last recorded12,510 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Ferrari 55018,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 MXW
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 12,510 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 12,488 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 12,373 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 12,144 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 12,103 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 12,083 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 12,061 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 12,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 12,054 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 12,052 miles

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

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

Rear tyres wearing low

Pass 20 Mar 2017 12,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear handbrake binding slightly. passed brake test.

Pass 27 Jan 2017 12,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear handbrake binding slightly. passed brake test.

Pass 28 Oct 2015 11,950 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 11,936 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 11,768 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 11,631 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 11,163 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 10,633 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 10,313 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 8,967 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 5,888 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 5,669 miles

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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LG51 MXW is a 2001 Ferrari 550 in Grey with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2001 Ferrari 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.0% with a typical mileage of 18,946 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 550 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG51 MXW, 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 25 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 LG51 MXW?

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What year was LG51 MXW registered?

LG51 MXW is a 2001 Ferrari 550, first registered on 24 November 2001.

Is LG51 MXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG51 MXW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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