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8 BLJ

2004 Maserati Quattroporte

Grey Petrol 4244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,780 mi
Last recorded51,780 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Maserati Quattroporte50,204 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 BLJ
MakeMaserati
ModelQuattroporte
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,244cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2026 51,780 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall 245/45/18 pirelli (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 50,510 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 49,590 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 48,480 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 46,360 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 44,420 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 42,530 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 39,870 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 39,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 39,710 miles

Fuel rail link pipe corroded

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded All Four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 39,710 miles

Fuel rail link pipe corroded

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded All Four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 39,540 miles

paper product covering fuel pipes and coils advise to have removed

Fail 1 Nov 2016 39,540 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

paper product covering fuel pipes and coils advise to have removed

Pass 30 Oct 2015 37,950 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 36,580 miles

O/s front upper arm ball joint dry, causing vehicle to make noise when going from lock to lock. However no play detected in any of the front suspension components.

Pass 5 Nov 2013 33,560 miles

both rear tyres worn

eml light on

Fail 30 Oct 2013 33,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres worn

Fail 27 Oct 2013 33,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 30,460 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 26,688 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 26,181 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 24,835 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 21,361 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 17,708 miles

How Reliable is the Maserati Quattroporte?

Based on 25,403 MOT tests across 2,105 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
3,031
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 553
Headlamp aim too low 300
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 254
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 246
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8 BLJ is a 2004 Maserati Quattroporte in Grey with a 4,244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Maserati Quattroporte models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 50,204 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 Maserati Quattroporte fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 639 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8 BLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Maserati Quattroporte typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Maserati Quattroporte is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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8 BLJ is a 2004 Maserati Quattroporte, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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