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FJ08 DFD

2008 Ferrari F430

Red Petrol 4308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,926 mi
Last recorded50,926 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Ferrari F43014,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 DFD
MakeFerrari
ModelF430
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,308cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 50,926 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Wingmirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 47,876 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 45,096 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Suspect manifold blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Suspect manifold blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 45,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Suspect manifold blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Suspect manifold blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 41,728 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 38,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 35,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 31,520 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 31,520 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 27,643 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 27,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Tyre monitor light stays on.

Pass 31 Mar 2017 24,120 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 24,119 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 21,254 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 17,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 17,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 13,839 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 8,648 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 5,576 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 3,378 miles

How Reliable is the Ferrari F430?

Based on 24,536 MOT tests across 1,983 vehicles.

89.8%
Pass Rate
711
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,983
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 305
position lamp(s) not working 178
Headlamp aim too high 134
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 116
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 100
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FJ08 DFD is a 2008 Ferrari F430 in Red with a 4,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Ferrari F430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 14,110 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 F430 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 305 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ08 DFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari F430 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Ferrari F430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ08 DFD is a 2008 Ferrari F430, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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