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DU59 XYX

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,947 mi
Last recorded85,947 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 XYX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2026 85,947 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Offside rear indicator lens broken exposing sharp edge. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door mirror damaged.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2025 79,414 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides "D" bushes slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides inner sills and chassis rails. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear have surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2025 79,414 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides "D" bushes slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides inner sills and chassis rails. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear have surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2025 79,411 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides "D" bushes slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides inner sills and chassis rails. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear have surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 72,902 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs have surface corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear "D" bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides, near rear control arms. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 72,899 miles

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror insecure Glass. (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs have surface corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear "D" bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides, near rear control arms. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 71,646 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear inc / ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 61,851 miles

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))

Rear brake pads wearing

Fail 12 Nov 2021 61,841 miles

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

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

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))

Rear brake pads wearing

Pass 5 Nov 2020 51,843 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 45,687 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Nov 2018 39,111 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 32,109 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 25,065 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 17,705 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 15,178 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 13,247 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 11,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DU59 XYX is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DU59 XYX, 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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DU59 XYX is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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