2018 Maserati Ghibli 3.0L Diesel · LN67 PFX

The Maserati Ghibli presents a clean bill of health as of its most recent MOT on 29 May 2026 at 40,273 miles, where the tester recorded zero defects or advisories. Looking back across the full five-test history, the maintenance trend is broadly stable and improving. The only notable advisory cluster appeared in the May 2024 test at 26,812 miles, when both front brake pads were flagged as wearing thin. That issue has since been rectified, with the subsequent 2025 and 2026 tests passing cleanly, suggesting the discs and pads were replaced and are now well within tolerance. The mileage profile tells a story of very light use. The car has covered just over 26,000 miles across the three years between the June 2022 test at 14,095 miles and the May 2026 test at 40,273 miles, averaging roughly 8,700 miles per year during that window, though the bulk of that accumulation occurred between 2022 and mid-2024. The 9,265-mile jump between May 2024 and May 2025 is the largest single-year interval on record, yet the car then added only 4,196 miles in the twelve months leading to the 2026 test. This tapering pattern hints at a change in ownership or usage, and the overall annualised figure of around 5,000 miles since registration is well below the UK average. Low mileage in a Ghibli is not automatically a benefit; extended periods of standing can cause flat-spotted tyres, seized brake calipers, dried-out rubber bushings, and stale fuel system deposits, all of which a short test drive will not fully reveal. A prospective buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front braking system and suspension components. The 2024 advisory confirms the car was driven hard enough to wear pads to the wear indicator on both sides simultaneously, which raises the question of whether the discs also suffered uneven scoring or lipping. Check for a pulsing brake pedal under moderate braking and inspect the disc faces for blueing or thickness variation. The front lower suspension arms and their bushings deserve close scrutiny, as seized or perished bushes are a common failure point on heavy saloons that spend long periods stationary. Examine the inner tyre walls for perishing given the age of the rubber relative to the low mileage, and verify the date codes to confirm whether the current set is original or a recent replacement. The exhaust system, particularly the flexi-joint and mountings, should be inspected for corrosion, as short-trip use accelerates condensation buildup inside the system. Finally, given the absence of any structural or corrosion advisories across all five tests, the underlying body and subframe appear to have been well protected, but a thorough underbody check with a torch is still advisable before committing to purchase.