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W653 VEL

2000 Ferrari 550 Maranello

Black Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,148 mi
Last recorded53,148 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Ferrari 550 Maranello28,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW653 VEL
MakeFerrari
Model550 Maranello
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 53,148 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 51,856 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 51,750 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 51,124 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 50,931 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 50,619 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 50,010 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 49,661 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 49,192 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 46,267 miles

front brake discs cracked on face

Fail 17 Dec 2014 46,262 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

front brake discs cracked on face

How Reliable is the Ferrari 550 Maranello?

Based on 2,630 MOT tests across 219 vehicles.

90.7%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
219
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 16
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
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W653 VEL is a 2000 Ferrari 550 Maranello in Black with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2000 Ferrari 550 Maranello models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 28,545 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ferrari 550 Maranello fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W653 VEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari 550 Maranello typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Ferrari 550 Maranello is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W653 VEL registered?

W653 VEL is a 2000 Ferrari 550 Maranello, first registered on 16 March 2000.

Is W653 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W653 VEL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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