2005 Maserati Quattroporte 4.2L Petrol · M5 RBS

This 2005 Maserati Quattroporte has covered just over 48,000 miles in roughly 21 years, averaging around 2,288 miles annually. That extremely low mileage suggests the car has spent considerable time off the road or used only sporadically, which carries its own risks alongside the benefit of lower wear on high-cycle components. The MOT record shows a clean run from 2019 through 2021, with no recorded issues across those three tests. However, the 2018 test flagged both front tyres as worn close to the legal limit and showing inner edge wear, a pattern that typically indicates either aggressive alignment drift or suspension compliance problems. The most recent test in November 2022—now nearly three and a half years old—recorded light misting of oil on both front shock absorbers, a sign that the dampers are beginning to weep. The condition trend appears stable rather than sharply worsening. The tyre wear from 2018 did not escalate into a noted issue by 2020, suggesting either the tyres were replaced or the alignment was corrected. The shock absorber misting is mild and has not been flagged as a failure; however, it is an early warning that these components are ageing and likely to need attention or replacement within the next service cycle. The very low annual mileage is a double-edged signal. It means suspension bushings, engine seals, and brake components have not endured heavy use.