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FB53 DDJ

2004 Maserati Spyder

Red Petrol 4244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

33,012 mi
Last recorded33,012 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Maserati Spyder28,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 DDJ
MakeMaserati
ModelSpyder
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,244cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 33,012 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 32,948 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 32,937 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 32,883 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 31,999 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 31,226 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside front stability sensor linkage broken

Pass 10 Jul 2017 30,459 miles

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Stability sensor linkage broken

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 30,450 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Stability sensor linkage broken

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 29,049 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 27,492 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2013 24,442 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres wearing on edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 20,276 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 16,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Oil leak

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front discs rusting

o/s track rod gaitor split

Fail 20 Aug 2011 16,695 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front discs rusting

o/s track rod gaitor split

Pass 10 Jul 2010 39,381 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 30,819 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 25,224 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 14,217 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 14,207 miles

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

How Reliable is the Maserati Spyder?

Based on 7,126 MOT tests across 477 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
1,120
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
477
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 168
Steering rack gaiter split 161
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
Headlamp aim too high 71
Headlamp aim too low 69
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FB53 DDJ is a 2004 Maserati Spyder in Red with a 4,244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2004 Maserati Spyder models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 28,746 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 Spyder fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FB53 DDJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Maserati Spyder typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 22 years old, this Maserati Spyder is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FB53 DDJ is a 2004 Maserati Spyder, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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