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EJ09 TWE

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

50,932 mi
Last recorded50,932 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 TWE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 50,932 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 45,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 45,990 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 42,547 miles

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

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

Windscreen chipped

Fail 16 Oct 2023 42,547 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 38,636 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 38,636 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 35,616 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 32,890 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 30,082 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 24,999 miles

Repaired stone chip in windscreen

Pass 29 Sep 2017 20,275 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 17,412 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 14,496 miles

Offside Rear Outer suspension arm bush deteriorated but not resulting in movement

Pass 24 Oct 2014 12,386 miles

drivers wiper end split

Pass 29 Jun 2013 9,420 miles

Both wiper blade`s starting to deterioate

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 7,183 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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EJ09 TWE is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EJ09 TWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ09 TWE registered?

EJ09 TWE is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 3 July 2009.

Is EJ09 TWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ09 TWE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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