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AH09 JDM

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,064 mi
Last recorded167,064 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH09 JDM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 167,064 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 162,581 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 159,194 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 150,274 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 140,857 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 140,837 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 126,416 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 108,789 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 97,348 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 97,338 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 88,866 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms corroded (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 88,866 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (damaged due to inner pads metal to metal) (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms corroded (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 74,568 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 70,413 miles

O/S/R brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Feb 2015 65,123 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 53,701 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 42,500 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 29,148 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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AH09 JDM is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AH09 JDM, 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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AH09 JDM is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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