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VU05 DHF

2005 Maserati Coupe

Red Petrol 4244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

88,234 mi
Last recorded88,234 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Maserati Coupe42,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 DHF
MakeMaserati
ModelCoupe
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,244cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 88,234 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 86,652 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 84,597 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 81,630 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 79,591 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 77,607 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 75,430 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 72,522 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 71,592 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 71,592 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 68,930 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 65,357 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 63,980 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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.B.7)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 63,977 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear brake is slightly sticky

Fail 8 Jun 2015 63,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 15 May 2014 63,815 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 Apr 2013 57,828 miles

Nearside front steering arm ball joint slight movment

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 57,828 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside front steering arm ball joint slight movment

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 51,757 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front and rear brake discs have wear and corrosion

front and rear upper and lower wishbone bushes are perishing (nearside rear upper bushes are worse)

gear linkage pivot bushes on the gearbox are worn

Fail 30 Mar 2012 51,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear brake discs have wear and corrosion

front and rear upper and lower wishbone bushes are perishing (nearside rear upper bushes are worse)

gear linkage pivot bushes on the gearbox are worn

Pass 19 Apr 2011 44,461 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 44,326 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 35,796 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 29,813 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 29,781 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 26,891 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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VU05 DHF is a 2005 Maserati Coupe in Red with a 4,244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2005 Maserati Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 42,851 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 VU05 DHF, 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 21 years old, this Maserati Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU05 DHF registered?

VU05 DHF is a 2005 Maserati Coupe, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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