2019 Maserati Ghibli 3.0L Diesel · BV19 LWS

A pattern of recurring brake and tyre advisories defines the MOT history of this 2019 Maserati Ghibli, even though it has not suffered a recorded failure across any of its five tests. The most recent examination on 11 February 2026 closed with thin front and rear brake pads flagged on all four corners alongside a nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit, following an earlier 2024 advisory for both rear tyres nearing the wear marker. The earlier record was largely uneventful, with clean passes in February 2023 and November 2024, but a 2022 advisory noted a defective electronic parking brake whose switch was sticking but could still be satisfactorily operated. The overall trajectory is one of stable roadworthiness in pass-or-fail terms but with a consistent theme of friction and tyre wear items appearing at each test where mileage has accumulated, which is the expected mechanical signal for a high-output saloon covering substantial annual distances. With 97,815 miles recorded against a seven-year age, this Ghibli is averaging close to 14,000 miles per year, a figure well above the typical UK annual accumulation. There are no extended testing gaps; tests fall at roughly annual intervals from January 2022 through February 2026, with mileage clearly continuing to build steadily rather than the car standing idle for long periods. Mechanically, sustained mileage at this rate places above-average demand on the braking system, tyres, suspension bushes, coil springs, wheel bearings, drivetrain mounts and the dual-clutch or ZF automatic transmission internals, while the Italian-built chassis remains susceptible to corrosion on subframes, brake lines and exhaust mounting brackets under hard road use. The recurring brake pad advisories across tests, with thin pads flagged on every corner at the latest examination, are consistent with the consumption rate implied by the odometer rather than any indication of one-off component distress. A prospective buyer should focus the physical inspection on the braking system, beginning with a measurement of remaining pad material and disc thickness on all four corners, as the 2026 advisories confirm the car was tested with thin friction material across the axle and a fresh set of pads is likely overdue. The nearside rear tyre should be replaced immediately and the offside rear inspected for matching wear, while the front pair should be checked for inner-edge wear that can indicate worn suspension linkages or bushes. On the test drive, listen for any squeal or grinding from the brakes, feel for judder through the pedal under firm stops that would point to warped discs, and pay particular attention to the operation of the electronic parking brake switch given its 2022 sticking advisory, ensuring it releases cleanly and the warning lamp extinguishes promptly on a slope. Suspension refinement is worth probing carefully because high mileage Ghiblis commonly develop wear in the front control arm bushes, anti-roll bar drop links and rear spring platforms. On uneven surfaces listen for clonks or creaks from the front end and feel for any vagueness or wandering in the steering, while sharp direction changes at speed should be free of clonking from the rear axle. Underneath the vehicle, a raised inspection should look for corrosion on the subframe mounting faces, surface oxidation along the brake lines and any oil misting around the engine and transmission seals consistent with the age and mileage. Finally, given the recurring tyre wear advisories, a four-wheel alignment check is advisable after any new tyres are fitted, as uneven rear wear can also indicate worn trailing arm bushings rather than simple consumption.