Ferrari 575m (2003)

102 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.3% first-time pass rate

2003 Ferrari 575m

CarHunch analysed 102 real MOT records for the 2003 Ferrari 575m. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2003 Ferrari 575M passes its MOT first time at 92.3%, well above the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are rare at 7.8% — a strong reliability signal for a 20-year-old supercar. These cars are clearly well-maintained by their owners, which isn't surprising given the cost of ownership.

Despite the excellent pass rate, the median mileage of just 22,045 miles suggests these are garage queens rather than daily drivers, so real-world durability under regular use remains untested. When failures do occur, they average 1.12 per vehicle, but advisories pile up at 3.3, pointing to age-related wear on trim, seals, and minor systems — so budget for cosmetic restoration even on a well-kept example.

Generally reliable 12.3% above UK average
92.3%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
22,045
typical mileage
14,789–34,850 middle half
7.8%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.12
avg MOT failures per car
over 13.6 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2003 Ferrari 575m

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2003 Ferrari 575m vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

14,789
low mileage
22,045
typical
34,850
high mileage

Half of all 2003 Ferrari 575m vehicles fall between 14,789 and 34,850 miles.

2003 Ferrari 575m — Still on the Road

50 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 68% of the peak remain.

64 50 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

13.6
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.12
Avg failures per vehicle
3.3
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2003 Ferrari 575m

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 38.2%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 33.8%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 22.8%
    Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  • 19.9%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 13.2%
    engine/under trays fitted
  • 12.5%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 10.3%
    Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  • 7.4%
    Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2003. Counts include advisories and failures.

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