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AF09 HWR

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

181,623 mi
Last recorded181,623 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 HWR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 181,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 181,574 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 176,142 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 176,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NSF lower anti roll bar link ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn NSF lower suspension arm ball joint has excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 170,447 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged webbing frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged webbing frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 165,481 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 165,456 miles

Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard cat missing (8.2.2.1 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 158,444 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 158,439 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 144,956 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 129,600 miles

corrosion to both rear brake discs

handbrake travel

Pass 29 Mar 2018 116,264 miles

Coolant leak ()

Under tray fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2017 101,009 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 86,308 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 69,670 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 52,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2013 34,275 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 16,963 miles

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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AF09 HWR is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AF09 HWR, 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 AF09 HWR registered?

AF09 HWR is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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