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EJ09 VWT

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

29,294 mi
Last recorded29,294 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 29,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 28,797 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 28,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 27,556 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 26,039 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 25,262 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 24,271 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 22,582 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 22,582 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 20,640 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 18,182 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 60 percent worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 60 percent worn (3.5.1g)

Rear centre seatbelt mechanism is sticking.

Fail 14 Jul 2016 18,176 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 60 percent worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 60 percent worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMITon inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear centre seatbelt mechanism is sticking.

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 16,145 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)

front brake pads are approx 50 percent worn.

Pass 17 Jul 2014 13,622 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 10,621 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 8,670 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 VWT is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VWT, 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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EJ09 VWT is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 August 2009.

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