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ME53 RAC

2003 Maserati Spyder

Grey Petrol 4244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,805 mi
Last recorded75,805 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Maserati Spyder35,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME53 RAC
MakeMaserati
ModelSpyder
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,244cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 75,805 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 73,371 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 71,922 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 69,189 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 61,375 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 61,368 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside 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 20 Apr 2020 55,445 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 52,123 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 45,397 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust clamp fractured but system still secure

Pass 17 May 2017 40,668 miles

ADVISE nearside rear exhaust clamp fractured but secure

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

Pass 24 May 2016 38,312 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 34,799 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2015 34,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 32,582 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 32,574 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 31,073 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 26,420 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 26,417 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 23,049 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 20,883 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 19,934 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 18,267 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 17,215 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 15,618 miles

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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ME53 RAC is a 2003 Maserati Spyder in Grey with a 4,244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Maserati Spyder models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 35,877 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ME53 RAC, 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 23 years old, this Maserati Spyder is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ME53 RAC registered?

ME53 RAC is a 2003 Maserati Spyder, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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