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MAD 111M

1996 Ferrari 456

Blue Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,520 mi
Last recorded74,520 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Ferrari 45639,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAD 111M
MakeFerrari
Model456
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 74,520 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 May 2025 74,515 miles

Nearside Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits bank (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits bank (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits bank (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits bank (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to bias valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 74,509 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 74,447 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 May 2024 74,439 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2023 74,202 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides pipes from hose to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 May 2023 74,199 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides pipes from hose to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2022 74,097 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 74,089 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 73,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 73,383 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view upper (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2020 73,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view upper (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 72,861 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 71,330 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 69,435 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 68,704 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 68,362 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 67,197 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 66,031 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 64,979 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 64,165 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 62,379 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 60,740 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 56,193 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 52,389 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 49,695 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 43,966 miles

How Reliable is the Ferrari 456?

Based on 3,905 MOT tests across 307 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
603
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 130
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 73
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 41
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MAD 111M is a 1996 Ferrari 456 in Blue with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Ferrari 456 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 39,062 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 456 fails its MOT is shock absorber has a serious fluid leak, accounting for 130 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MAD 111M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari 456 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Ferrari 456 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MAD 111M registered?

MAD 111M is a 1996 Ferrari 456, first registered on 21 March 1996.

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