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EJ59 VOM

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,300 mi
Last recorded97,300 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 VOM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 97,300 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

areas of chassis inc rear inner sills showing corrosion

both headlamps tainted

both sides front lower arm rear bushes perished & starting to unbond

exhaust pipework/brackets corroded

front & rear subframes showing corrosion

suspension steering & brake components all showing corrosion

various brake pipes showing corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2023 93,716 miles

Both headlamps going Opaque

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Rack union. (2.1.5 (a))

Various steering/suspension & brake components showing corrosion

both front lower arm bushes perished

Pass 18 Aug 2022 89,232 miles

areas of chassis showing corrosion

both front lower arm bushes perished

both front tyres heavily worn on edges 215/45/18w xl

both headlamps tainted

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit

o/s/r tyre heavy edge wear

power steering pipe showing slight seapage

slight judder on front brakes

various steering/suspension & brake components showing corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2021 87,173 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Various chassis and subframe rusting.

both rear tyres are getting low on tread and are perished

front brakes have slight judder

Fail 10 Aug 2021 87,173 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner contact area reduced. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust box heat shield loose.

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

The Battery is weak, only just started.

Various chassis and subframe rusting.

Pass 15 Aug 2020 84,446 miles

areas of chassis inc rear inner sills showing corrossion

both front tyres starting to show edge wear

both rear tyres heavily worn on edges 215/45/18w

both sides front lower arm bushes perished

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exhaust pipework rusty

n/s track rod end worn-ONLY JUST MOT LEGAL ADVISE REPLACE ASAP

o/s steering arm inner ball joint has play

subframes showing corrossion

various steering/suspension & brake components showing corrossion

Pass 15 Aug 2019 79,623 miles

areas of chassis inc rear inner sills showing corrossion

exhaust pipework rusty

n/s/r tyre damaged on sidewall & slight edge wear 215/45/18w

o/s/r tyre slight edge wear

various suspension/steering components inc subframes showing corrossion

very slight play noted in steering system

Pass 21 Aug 2018 72,295 miles

areas of surface corrossion on chassis

both rear tyres cracked inside tread area 215/45/18y

both sides front lower arm bushes starting to perish

exhaust pipework rusty

rear discs showing corrossion

suspenson & steering components inc subframes showing corrossion

Fail 17 Aug 2018 72,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

areas of surface corrossion on chassis

both rear tyres cracked inside tread area 215/45/18y

both sides front lower arm bushes starting to perish

exhaust pipework rusty

front pads worn close to limit,discs worn

o/s/f tyre poor,heavily worn on edges & has sidewall damaged

rear discs showing corrossion

suspenson & steering components inc subframes showing corrossion

Pass 11 Aug 2017 65,296 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 57,924 miles

Front Both bottom ball joint dust cover boots deteriorated

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)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels and tyres

Pass 11 Aug 2015 51,156 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 44,811 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 38,870 miles

Nearside front tyre slight side wall damage

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 30,095 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 30,095 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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EJ59 VOM is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EJ59 VOM, 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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EJ59 VOM is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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