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R550 JMB

2012 Ferrari California

Black Petrol 4297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,306 mi
Last recorded39,306 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ferrari California18,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR550 JMB
MakeFerrari
ModelCalifornia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 39,306 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 39,234 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 38,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 36,814 miles

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

Rear both rear tyres have minor cracking.

Pass 20 Jul 2022 35,801 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 35,114 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 34,343 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 33,466 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 33,457 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2018 31,428 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 30,150 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm & bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 26,305 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 19,457 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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R550 JMB is a 2012 Ferrari California in Black with a 4,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Ferrari California models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.5% with a typical mileage of 18,262 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 R550 JMB, 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 14 years old, this Ferrari California is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R550 JMB is a 2012 Ferrari California, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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