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BU53 LBP

2003 Maserati Coupe

Red Petrol 4244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,914 mi
Last recorded67,914 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Maserati Coupe47,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 LBP
MakeMaserati
ModelCoupe
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,244cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 67,914 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 67,794 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 67,793 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 67,683 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2022 67,681 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 May 2021 67,562 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 May 2021 67,562 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 67,560 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 67,560 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 67,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 67,517 miles

Exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 67,516 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 66,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

handbrake warning light flashing

Fail 1 Jul 2015 66,741 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

handbrake warning light flashing

Pass 9 May 2014 65,972 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

handbrake warning light flashing when applied

rear exhaust clamp broken

slight leak from rear diff

Fail 3 May 2014 65,972 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

handbrake warning light flashing when applied

rear exhaust clamp broken

slight leak from rear diff

Fail 4 Mar 2014 65,879 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front brake discs starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Feb 2013 65,088 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

air bag light/hand rake light/washer light is on the dash

Fail 21 Feb 2013 65,088 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

air bag light/hand rake light/washer light is on the dash

Pass 8 Oct 2011 62,071 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 59,195 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 55,616 miles

rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

Pass 11 Sep 2008 52,355 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

balance weight on inside of o/s/f wheel fouling brake hose mounting bracket on full r/h lock

front & rear brake discs starting to wear

front fog lamp lenses cracked/broken

front reg plate cracked

Pass 14 May 2007 44,393 miles

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

parking brake efficency only just met requirements

How Reliable is the Maserati Coupe?

Based on 16,344 MOT tests across 1,005 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
1,826
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,005
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 514
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 418
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 376
Headlamp aim too low 199
Headlamp aim too high 175
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BU53 LBP is a 2003 Maserati Coupe in Red with a 4,244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Maserati Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 47,095 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 Coupe fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 514 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU53 LBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Maserati Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Maserati Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU53 LBP is a 2003 Maserati Coupe, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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