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AX59 USM

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,482 mi
Last recorded124,482 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX59 USM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 124,482 miles

SLIGHT CHIP IN SCREEN

Pass 13 Sep 2019 115,867 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R TRAILING ARM BUSH

Pass 22 Sep 2018 104,608 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

coolant level low

engine oil level low

Fail 22 Sep 2018 104,608 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

coolant level low

engine oil level low

Pass 16 Sep 2017 93,524 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Sep 2017 93,524 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Valve stem seriously damaged All four valves (4.1.D.1e)

Both rear tyres worn

Coolant level low

Engine oil level low

Front and rear brake pads low

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre sidewall cut

Pass 14 Sep 2016 82,931 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edge (4.1.E.1)

O/s & n/s rear seat belts not tested due to child seats fitted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake has just met the requirement (16%)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 82,904 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edge (4.1.E.1)

O/s & n/s rear seat belts not tested due to child seats fitted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake has just met the requirement (16%)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 72,453 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 60,159 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 45,913 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 37,381 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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AX59 USM is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AX59 USM, 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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AX59 USM is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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