Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2004 Maserati Coupe?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2004 Maserati Coupe?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2004 Maserati Coupe?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2004 Maserati Coupe vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

27% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2004 Maserati Coupe?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Maserati Coupe (2004)

275 real MOT outcomes analysed • 82.9% first-time pass rate

2004 Maserati Coupe

CarHunch analysed 275 real MOT records for the 2004 Maserati Coupe. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 2.9% above UK average

82.9%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

43,254

typical mileage

31,690–53,816 middle half

27.3%

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

3.13

avg MOT failures per car

over 16.9 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2004 Maserati Coupe

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
⚠️ 27.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2004 Maserati Coupe vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

31,690

low mileage

43,254

typical

53,816

high mileage

Half of all 2004 Maserati Coupe vehicles fall between 31,690 and 53,816 miles.

2004 Maserati Coupe — Still on the Road

138 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 69% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

16.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

3.13

Avg failures per vehicle

14.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2004 Maserati Coupe

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

54.8%

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
52.4%

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
36.4%

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
30.1%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
28.4%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
22.5%

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
21.5%

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel
15.1%

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2004. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Maserati Coupe:

2002 2003 2005