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FJ53 WHL

2003 Maserati Coupe

Grey Petrol 4244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

72,397 mi
Last recorded72,397 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Maserati Coupe47,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 WHL
MakeMaserati
ModelCoupe
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,244cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 72,397 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 70,380 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 69,229 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 68,996 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 68,638 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 68,412 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 68,412 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper suspension arm mounting (subframe) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 67,771 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 66,563 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 66,536 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 64,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2015 64,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills covered by plastic

Pass 22 Jan 2014 59,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 59,372 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Jan 2013 54,329 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 54,326 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 44,601 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 44,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 36,442 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 27,745 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 25,074 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 25,066 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 20,813 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 15,810 miles

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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FJ53 WHL is a 2003 Maserati Coupe in Grey with a 4,244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FJ53 WHL, 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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FJ53 WHL is a 2003 Maserati Coupe, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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