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DF09 DRZ

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

45,775 mi
Last recorded45,775 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF09 DRZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 45,775 miles

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

suspension / underbody / exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2025 44,841 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all suspension corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2024 43,674 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

suspension corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2024 43,674 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

suspension corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2023 42,369 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

suspension corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2022 41,103 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

suspension corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2022 41,103 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

suspension corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2021 39,438 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 37,797 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 35,957 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 33,751 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 31,074 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 31,074 miles

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 28,962 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 27,325 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 27,325 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 26,007 miles

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 15 Aug 2013 24,233 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 22,362 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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DF09 DRZ is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DF09 DRZ, 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 DF09 DRZ registered?

DF09 DRZ is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 10 August 2009.

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