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EV04 BEK

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,449 mi
Last recorded128,449 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV04 BEK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2024 128,449 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills all around underneath has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod ()

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

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

Rear brake discs and backing plates corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2022 123,537 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 123,537 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 119,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.0mm, 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.0mm, 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 119,026 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.0mm, 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned light ring detached from housing (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.0mm, 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 109,933 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 98,014 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 82,211 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Mar 2017 70,504 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 70,503 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 62,593 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 24 Mar 2015 54,608 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

all tyre valves perished

rear tyres worn to 3mm and cut in drivers sidewall

Pass 18 Mar 2014 47,121 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 39,401 miles

wheels marked

Pass 20 Mar 2012 30,484 miles

damage to bodywork

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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EV04 BEK is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EV04 BEK, 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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EV04 BEK is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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