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A13 FHT

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

104,656 mi
Last recorded104,656 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 FHT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 104,656 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 103,540 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 102,055 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 94,239 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 124,151 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 85,894 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 117,112 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wipers starting to smear

Pass 16 Aug 2021 77,186 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 109,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 109,594 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 68,579 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 103,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 103,467 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 58,928 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 95,696 miles

Center stop light masked out and disconnected at time of test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 95,969 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working Centre stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 52,016 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 46,345 miles

Nearside Front inner tyre wall splitting but not down to canvas at time of test

Nearside Rear inner tyre wall splitting but not down to canvas at time of test

Offside Front inner tyre wall splitting but not down to canvas at time of test

Offside Rear inner tyre wall splitting but not down to canvas at time of test

Pass 25 Aug 2016 39,251 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 33,736 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 33,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 26,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 21,176 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 21,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?

Based on 382,912 MOT tests across 33,260 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
33,260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,095
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,710
position lamp(s) not working 4,694
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,425
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,236
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A13 FHT is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 69,320 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Lancer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A13 FHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Lancer typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 17 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A13 FHT registered?

A13 FHT is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 17 March 2009.

Is A13 FHT safe to buy?

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