Ferrari California (2017)
2017 Ferrari California
CarHunch analysed 135 real MOT records for the 2017 Ferrari California. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2017 Ferrari California is exceptionally reliable in MOT terms, posting a 96.8% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—a rare result for any car, let alone an exotic. The 7.4% dangerous defect rate is reassuringly low and poses no material buyer concern.
These Californias are running very light mileage for their age, averaging just 11,862 miles, which explains both the stellar pass rate and the minimal failure rate of 0.24 per vehicle. The 1.6 advisories per car suggest routine wear items rather than structural problems, so when you're buying one, focus your pre-purchase inspection on the cooling system and brake lines—the components most likely to trigger warnings on a car that's spent more time in the garage than on the road.
What to check before buying a 2017 Ferrari California
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 2017 Ferrari California 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.
Half of all 2017 Ferrari California vehicles fall between 6,844 and 14,905 miles.
2017 Ferrari California — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 125 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2017 Ferrari California
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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28.7%
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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27.1%
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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18.3%
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11.6%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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11.2%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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9.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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9.2%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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8.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017. Counts include advisories and failures.
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