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S5 MEX

2012 Ferrari California

White Petrol 4297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,267 mi
Last recorded20,267 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ferrari California18,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 MEX
MakeFerrari
ModelCalifornia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 20,267 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 19,145 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 18,609 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 17,671 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 15,153 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 13,047 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 10,900 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 10,077 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 9,595 miles

Drivers wiper blade smearing

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 8,459 miles

Washers partially blocked but still delivers sufficient water to the windscreen.

Pass 26 Feb 2016 7,970 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 7,970 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 6,618 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 6,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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S5 MEX is a 2012 Ferrari California in White with a 4,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S5 MEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S5 MEX registered?

S5 MEX is a 2012 Ferrari California, first registered on 14 April 2012.

Is S5 MEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 MEX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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