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

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 Quattroporte?

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 Quattroporte?

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 Quattroporte vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

29% 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.

Is the 2004 Maserati Quattroporte reliable?

Based on MOT data from 134 vehicles, the 2004 Maserati Quattroporte has a first-time MOT pass rate of 80.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2004 Maserati Quattroporte?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2004 Maserati Quattroporte are: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (67.6% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (66.8% of vehicles), Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (45.5% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

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

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 Quattroporte (2004)

134 real MOT outcomes analysed • 80.9% first-time pass rate

2004 Maserati Quattroporte

CarHunch analysed 134 real MOT records for the 2004 Maserati Quattroporte. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2004 Quattroporte just barely underperforms the UK average with a 78.5% first-time pass rate versus the national 80%, but the real concern here is that 29.1% of these cars have recorded dangerous defects—nearly three times the typical rate—making this a model that demands thorough pre-purchase inspection and full service history verification. Petrol performance in an Italian luxury saloon of this age carries inherent risk.

At 50,000 miles median, these cars are relatively low-mileage examples, which is encouraging, but the average of 3.16 failures and 12.1 advisories per test tells you that age-related wear and Italian electrical gremlins are the real story here. Before buying, insist on a pre-purchase inspection by someone familiar with Maserati systems, and budget heavily for potential suspension and brake work.

We have limited data for the 2004 Maserati Quattroporte — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

80.9%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

29.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

3.16

Over 14.6 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

50k

Middle half: 34k–61k

For context

These stats describe 134 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 134 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 67.6%

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 45.5%

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Parking brake efficiency below requirements

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 24.6%

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components · Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Lighting 19.2%

Nearside Headlamp aim too low

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Suspension & steering 15.7%

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2004.

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Before you buy a 2004 Maserati Quattroporte

Based on MOT data from 134 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 29.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

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

50,153

typical

33,834

low mileage

61,371

high mileage

Half of all 2004 Maserati Quattroporte vehicles fall between 33,834 and 61,371 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 33,834 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 33,834–61,371 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2004 Maserati Quattroportes sit.

⚠ Over 82,850 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2004 Maserati Quattroporte — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 38% of 2004 Maserati Quattroportes are still active.

Numbers are declining — 34 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (38% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

14.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

3.16

Avg failures per vehicle

12.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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