2014 Maserati Ghibli 3.0L Diesel · BX64 FGG

The most recent MOT test on 29 July 2025 at 30,925 miles returned a pass, though only after a failure the previous day at identical mileage for tyre defects. This immediate retest pattern indicates reactive rather than proactive maintenance. The overall trend shows stable mechanical core health, three consecutive annual passes from 2022 to 2024 with no recorded defects, yet a concerning deterioration in tyre condition by 2025. The 2022 advisories for perishing rear tyres, whilst minor, suggest rubber degradation consistent with low-use storage; the 2025 failure escalates this to safety-critical tread and casing damage on front tyres. Annual mileage progression reveals remarkably consistent use: 21,727 miles in July 2022, 24,695 in July 2023, 27,627 in July 2024, and 30,925 in July 2025. This equates to approximately 3,000 miles per year, a pattern of disciplined but limited driving. The twelve-month intervals between tests demonstrate regular MOT compliance. However, such low annual distance carries inherent risks. Brake calipers seize from infrequent use. Rubber components perish from ozone exposure without flexing heat cycles. Battery condition degrades. The 2022 rear tyre perishing and 2025 front tyre damage both align with this low-mileage, potentially part-time usage profile rather than vigorous mechanical wear. A prospective purchaser should prioritise inspection of brake system function, specifically caliper slide operation and disc condition, as binding from underuse often manifests silently. The repeated tyre issues, front and rear across different years, warrant examination of suspension geometry, tracking alignment, and steering component wear that could cause uneven edge wear. The 2025 failure tyre exhibited edge wear and a deep cut reaching ply, raising questions about kerb impact damage or internal structural failure from ageing. The cut tyre represents immediate replacement necessity, not advisory tolerance. Beyond tyres, the buyer should verify when major fluid services were performed, as time-based maintenance intervals for this Maserati may have elapsed despite modest mileage accumulation. Cambelt age, brake fluid hygroscopic degradation, and coolant corrosion inhibitor depletion all operate on calendar rather than distance metrics. The MOT record alone cannot confirm these were addressed. The vehicle presents as mechanically sound at test but carries the latent risks of any low-mileage luxury saloon approaching thirteen years of age.