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LJ51 YFA

2001 Ferrari 550

Black Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

20,515 mi
Last recorded20,515 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Ferrari 55018,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 YFA
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 20,515 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 20,460 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 20,357 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 20,225 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 20,216 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 20,175 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 20,166 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 20,157 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 19,968 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 19,877 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 19,650 miles

Both front alloy hubs have corrossion on them, not yet excessive

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2014 18,732 miles

Front number plate cracked but still not distorting digits

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 15,352 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 14,913 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 13,834 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 13,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 12,904 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 11,437 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 9,572 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 8,555 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 7,142 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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LJ51 YFA is a 2001 Ferrari 550 in Black with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 LJ51 YFA, 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

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What year was LJ51 YFA registered?

LJ51 YFA is a 2001 Ferrari 550, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is LJ51 YFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 YFA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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