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DC03 ZUD

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,693 mi
Last recorded89,693 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 ZUD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 89,693 miles

General underbody corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 88,017 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 85,609 miles

General unbody corrosion

Underseal applied

Pass 27 Apr 2023 84,438 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 83,382 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 80,985 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 79,375 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 76,448 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 76,447 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 71,012 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 70,133 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 68,082 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

front wipers have small rips

Fail 19 Dec 2012 65,236 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 65,236 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2011 56,036 miles

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

all tyres scrubed

Pass 10 Sep 2010 49,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre chunks missing (not to cords)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 42,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

park brake in need of ajustment soon

Pass 11 Mar 2009 37,470 miles

park brake in need of ajustment soon

Pass 6 Mar 2008 40,638 miles

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

both front wipers poor

Pass 23 Jan 2007 30,815 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 28,100 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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DC03 ZUD is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DC03 ZUD, 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 DC03 ZUD registered?

DC03 ZUD is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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