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VX53 WZP

2003 Maserati Spyder

Blue Petrol 4244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

35,242 mi
Last recorded35,242 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Maserati Spyder35,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 WZP
MakeMaserati
ModelSpyder
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,244cc
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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 35,242 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 35,239 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to brake flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 34,911 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central to rear rusting x2 pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 34,548 miles

both front tyres have light surface cracking on outer tread areas.

Pass 8 Feb 2021 34,374 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 34,372 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced underside outer sill to floor pan holed to excess. (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 33,390 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is on 3 mm.

Offside Rear tyre has surface cracking.

Pass 26 Apr 2018 32,269 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner and outer tread areas.

Pass 25 Apr 2017 31,196 miles

parking brake only just met limit 16%

Pass 22 Apr 2016 30,137 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 30,135 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2015 28,229 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 25,545 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 25,542 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 24,763 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 24,763 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 23,976 miles

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

eml on

Pass 21 Mar 2012 22,760 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 22,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 21,543 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 21,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 19,952 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 18,541 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 15,198 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 15,198 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 12,159 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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VX53 WZP is a 2003 Maserati Spyder in Blue with a 4,244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VX53 WZP, 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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VX53 WZP is a 2003 Maserati Spyder, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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