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2007 Ferrari F430: common problems and MOT failures

What MOT testers find on the Ferrari F430 first registered in 2007: we looked at the 880 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

880MOTs of 2007 cars, done in 2023–2025
94%pass first time (all 2007 cars: 57%)
1,200typical miles a year
9%had suspension flagged

Common 2007 Ferrari F430 MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2007 Ferrari F430 MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Suspension
    9% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Tyres
    6% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Brakes
    4% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Lights and electrics
    3% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
    1% of testsRough price £15–£250

    At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2007 Ferrari F430

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

  1. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?

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Other years

Every year of the Ferrari F430 compared

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2009332Suspension 8%
2008763Suspension 9%
2006755Suspension 9%
2005614Suspension 8%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Ferrari F430 cars first registered in 2007. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score