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S99 SAM

2005 Ferrari F430

Red Petrol 4308cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

38,648 mi
Last recorded38,648 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ferrari F43018,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS99 SAM
MakeFerrari
ModelF430
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,308cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 38,648 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 38,532 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 38,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 38,365 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 38,266 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 37,808 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 37,625 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 37,325 miles

Front both tyres rubber cracked/perished

Pass 21 May 2016 36,798 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 36,351 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 35,672 miles

front axle tread getting low

park brake eiffiecy just met

Fail 28 May 2014 35,672 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front axle tread getting low

Pass 6 Mar 2013 32,521 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 29,774 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 25,984 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 22,866 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 22,857 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 18,546 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 18,545 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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S99 SAM is a 2005 Ferrari F430 in Red with a 4,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2005 Ferrari F430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 18,192 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 S99 SAM, 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 21 years old, this Ferrari F430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S99 SAM registered?

S99 SAM is a 2005 Ferrari F430, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is S99 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S99 SAM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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