2004 Maserati Quattroporte 4.2L Petrol · YA04 XYB

The car presents a consistently stable roadworthiness profile, with the September 2025 test at 57,706 miles returning a clean pass and zero recorded defects. The DVSA examiner cleared the vehicle across five consecutive examinations dating back to June 2021, flagging neither advisories nor failures. This unbroken compliance sequence indicates a well-maintained running condition. Previous owners clearly addressed routine service intervals promptly, keeping critical systems within statutory thresholds. The testing pattern shows no deterioration in mechanical standards over the five-year window. The odometer reflects exceptionally low accumulation for a twenty-two-year-old executive saloon. Mileage advanced from 54,955 miles in June 2021 to 57,706 miles by September 2025, averaging roughly two thousand six hundred miles annually. Individual yearly increments stay tightly controlled, typically ranging between four hundred and one thousand two hundred miles per test cycle. This steady, minimal usage suggests the vehicle spent considerable time in storage or served strictly as a secondary car. Reduced distance limits friction wear on the clutch, gearset, and brake assemblies, yet prolonged inactivity often accelerates rubber degradation and fluid separation in older luxury platforms. A physical inspection must prioritise age-related component fatigue that falls outside standard MOT scope. Inspect the front and rear suspension bushes, control arm mounts, and coil spring perches for cracking or oil contamination. Check brake disc surfaces for deep scoring and verify that caliper slides move freely without binding. Examine the exhaust manifold and rear silencer for structural corrosion, particularly around mounting brackets and heat shields. Test all electrical modules, window regulators, and climate control actuators for intermittent faults. Roll the steering wheel through its full range to detect play in the rack mounts, and press firmly on each corner to assess shock absorber damping. Verify tyre sidewalls for dry rot and confirm cooling system hoses retain adequate flexibility.