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Ferrari F355 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Ferrari F355. Check any F355 by registration number below.

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95.4%

Avg Pass Rate

-0.3%

vs Ferrari Avg

7

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Ferrari F355 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Ferrari F355 has an average MOT pass rate of 95.4%, which is 0.3 percentage points below the Ferrari brand average of 95.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the F355 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Ferrari F355 fails its MOT are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. If you are preparing your F355 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Ferrari F355, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Ferrari F355 performs at MOT across different model years.

1999

Based on 331 vehicles

94.0%Excellent
Ferrari average: 95.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.4%

Retest Rate

4.7%

1998

Based on 648 vehicles

92.3%Excellent
Ferrari average: 95.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

5.1%

1997

Based on 714 vehicles

96.6%Excellent
Ferrari average: 95.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.2%

Retest Rate

1.3%

1996

Based on 489 vehicles

95.3%Excellent
Ferrari average: 95.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.3%

Retest Rate

6.0%

1995

Based on 442 vehicles

96.4%Excellent
Ferrari average: 95.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

1.2%

1994

Based on 66 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Ferrari average: 95.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

0

Based on 749 vehicles

93.5%Excellent
Ferrari average: 95.7%
Mileage at 5yr

35k mi

Top MOT Failures — Ferrari F355

The most common reasons a Ferrari F355 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

2.5%
2

Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer

2.3%
3

A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

1.4%
Ferrari F355 Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

0.6%

Front Nearside Upper

0.6%

Rear

0.6%

Other Ferrari Models

Compare MOT reliability across Ferrari models.

Ferrari 512

77.4% pass rate

Ferrari 360

92.1% pass rate

Ferrari California

96.0% pass rate

Ferrari 599 Gto

100.0% pass rate

Ferrari Portofino S-a

98.2% pass rate

Ferrari Enzo

100.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Ferrari F355

Ferrari F355 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Ferrari F355 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Ferrari F355?
The average MOT pass rate for the Ferrari F355 is 95.4% compared to the Ferrari average of 95.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Ferrari F355?
The most common MOT failures on the Ferrari F355 are: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (2.5%), Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer (2.3%), A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (1.4%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Ferrari F355 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 95.4%, the Ferrari F355 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Ferrari F355?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Ferrari F355?
Typical mileage for the Ferrari F355: 34,675 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used F355 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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