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BU53 LCG

2003 Maserati Coupe

Grey Petrol 4244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

69,210 mi
Last recorded69,210 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Maserati Coupe47,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 LCG
MakeMaserati
ModelCoupe
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,244cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 69,210 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated Rear of engine both sides (4.11 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished - no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cut - no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 69,209 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre perished - cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre perished - cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated rear of engine both sides (4.11 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished - no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cut - no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 67,681 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 65,317 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

covers obscuring some components

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 10 May 2018 65,317 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Speedometer clearly inoperative reads 10mph when stationary (6.7.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking at join of pipe & hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

covers obscuring some components

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 15 May 2017 62,842 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (3.5.1i)

both front tyres have damage to their outer walls ( no cords clearly visible ) and perished on outer tread

both rear tyre have deep damage to their outer walls ( no cords clearly visible ) and perished on outer tread

both rear tyre tread wearing on inner shoulder

covers obscuring some components

Fail 8 May 2017 62,841 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (3.5.1i)

both front tyres have damage to their outer walls ( no cords clearly visible ) and perished on outer tread

both rear tyre have deep damage to their outer walls ( no cords clearly visible ) and perished on outer tread

both rear tyre tread wearing on inner shoulder

covers obscuring some components

Pass 13 May 2016 60,783 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower arms both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn at inner shoulder

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres both sides are cut at outer sidewall

Fail 27 Apr 2016 60,778 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage registration plate (6.1.C.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective inappropriate (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim too high and moist water inside (1.8)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded middle of the vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Engine oil leak

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn at inner shoulder

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear lower arms bush are deteriorated both sides

Rear tyres are cut at outer sidewall

Fail 14 Apr 2015 58,990 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 58,990 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 56,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 56,131 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 53,335 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s rear tyrehas cuts in the outer sidewall

o/s front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

o/s rear tyre has slight outer sidewall damage

Pass 16 Apr 2012 50,412 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 50,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres have cuts in the outer sidewalls

wiper blades

Pass 27 Apr 2011 47,526 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 43,533 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 37,997 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 35,973 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 30,774 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 21,632 miles

Front wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Int fault with rear fog light.

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 LCG is a 2003 Maserati Coupe in Grey with a 4,244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LCG, 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 LCG is a 2003 Maserati Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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