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W288 WMA

2000 Ferrari 550

Blue Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

49,198 mi
Last recorded49,198 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Ferrari 55027,616 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW288 WMA
MakeFerrari
Model550
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 49,198 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 47,665 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 46,989 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 45,259 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 44,956 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 7 May 2021 44,485 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 42,289 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 41,856 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 41,305 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 40,467 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 39,463 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 38,474 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 38,125 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 35,351 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 35,019 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 33,825 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 32,889 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 30,422 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 30,422 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 25,532 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 22,639 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 21,367 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 19,323 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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W288 WMA is a 2000 Ferrari 550 in Blue with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

Across all 2000 Ferrari 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 27,616 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 W288 WMA, 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 26 years old, this Ferrari 550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W288 WMA registered?

W288 WMA is a 2000 Ferrari 550, first registered on 5 May 2000.

Is W288 WMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W288 WMA shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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