In the Netherlands
25 first registered in 2003 are on Dutch roads; 68% arrived later as imports.
Most common APK defects
- Waarschuwingsinrichting airbag- / gordelsysteem geeft defect7
- Band onvoldoende profiel4
- Richtingaanwijzers kleur wijkt af/niet toegestaan4
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen4
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht4
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde4
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld3
- Stuur- of fuseekogel met slijtage kleiner of gelijk 1,0 mm3
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
71 cars built in 2003 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 100 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 119 of these cars first registered in 2003 took their annual MOT test. 76% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2003 the figure was 57%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2003 |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 9.2% | 21.6% |
| Brakes | 8.4% | 13.9% |
| Steering | 5.0% | 4.3% |
| Suspension | 5.0% | 16.4% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.2% | 7.4% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.5% | 3.1% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 19.1–19.5 L/100 km (about 12 mpg US), CO₂ 439–449 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coupe Cambiocorsa · Two-seater · Premium gasoline | 22.5 | 15.0 | 19.1 |
| Coupe GT · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 23.1 | 15.2 | 19.5 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
2 Transport Canada recalls for the 2003 Maserati Coupe.
| 2004117 30 Mar 2004 | Steering On certain vehicles, two of the four securing bolts in the steering assembly may not have had a locking compound applied to the threads prior to installation. … |
| 2004006 13 Jan 2004 | Fuel System On certain vehicles, the rubber section of the fuel lines could deteriorate and disconnect from the metal fittings, causing a fuel leak which may result in a fi… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, TWO OF THE FOUR SECURING BOLTS IN THE STEERING ASSEMBLY MAY NOT HAVE HAD A LOCKING COMPOUND APPLIED TO THE THREADS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. AS A RESULT, THE BOLTS MAY BECOME LOOSE WHEN THE CARS ARE DRIVEN AGGRESSIVELY.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL LINES CAN DISCONNECT AND CAUSE LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Maserati told its dealers about the 2003 Maserati Coupe: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011979 | his Technical bulletin serves as a guideline and outlines requirements when considering a possible engine replacement on Maserati vehicles. Please refer to Bulletin MAS004175 PNP 24-01 Light Engine - Long Block Repairs Under Warranty for further information. |
| 11011971 | his Technical bulletin serves as a guideline and outlines requirements when considering a possible engine replacement on Maserati vehicles. Please refer to Bulletin MAS004175 PNP 24-01 Light Engine - Long Block Repairs Under Warranty for further information. |
| 11010688 | As an essential component in the electrical system in Maserati vehicles, the battery plays a crucial role in ensuring reliable performance and safety. To help maintain battery peak condition, and ensure optimal performance, this bulletin covers important warranty policies, and guidelines for testing, maintenance, and diagnosis of batteries using the new E-XTEQ MAXIMUS battery charger/tester. Please refer to the most recently published BOL Policy and Prior Approval Components List to verify if a BOL Report is required for battery replacement. |
| 11009527 | This technical bulletin provides guidance and additional information on normal shock absorber operations that are often mistakenly identified as defective. It establishes criteria for inspecting and diagnosing shock absorbers for potential leakage to help prevent the unnecessary replacement of non-defective components |
| 11005389 | MDEVO Release 9.8.1 new features New login interface Active diagnosis introduction for Go direct function (only for BEV vehicles) MY25 version for all vehicles, Hard Reset function (Active Diagnosis), specs update, general improvements. |
| 11000466 | This Technical bulletin serves as a guide and provides additional diagnostic info for possible steering wheel vibration when braking. This Bulletin serves as an ADDENDUM to MAS002731 |
| 10252195 | Circular Letter. |
| 10252194 | Circular Letter. |
| 10252192 | Technical Information. |
| 10252190 | Technical Information. |
| 10252189 | Diagnostic Sheet. |
| 10252188 | Technical Information. |
| 10252186 | Technical Information. |
| 10252185 | Technical Information |
| 10207931 | Technical Information - Help diagnose possible malfunctions of the courtsey lights on the Sun Visor. |
| 10128910 | New guidelines for use of Blue-On-Line technical support requests and warranty requests for authorization. |
| 10128909 | Notification of diagnostic server downtime for maintenance. |
| 10128908 | Notification of changes to the online documentation sites TechInt and TechDoc. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)