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EJ59 YZZ

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,313 mi
Last recorded105,313 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 YZZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 105,313 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 105,313 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 100,831 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 97,067 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 92,433 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 87,083 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2020 81,669 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 77,711 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 70,640 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 62,738 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 62,738 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 55,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 55,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 47,142 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 37,952 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 32,227 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 30 Nov 2012 26,040 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 YZZ is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black 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 EJ59 YZZ, 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 EJ59 YZZ registered?

EJ59 YZZ is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 15 December 2009.

Is EJ59 YZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ59 YZZ 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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