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EX09 HVJ

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,771 mi
Last recorded120,771 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 HVJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 120,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

dampness around power steering pipes

Fail 8 Jul 2023 120,674 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

dampness around power steering pipes

Pass 6 Aug 2022 117,815 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2021 108,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 108,030 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front tyre wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 95,520 miles

Engine covers and outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle

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

Front cat heat shield loose

Pass 2 Jul 2019 85,831 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Headlamp washers not functioning correctly

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front wheel arch liner poorly secured

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 85,831 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Headlamp washers not functioning correctly

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front wheel arch liner poorly secured

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019 85,536 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint cover age cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2018 77,977 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 77,418 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 73,168 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 73,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 67,825 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 50,073 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 42,971 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 32,624 miles

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

Front brake disc(s) slightly worn/pitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre badly perished/cracking

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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EX09 HVJ is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EX09 HVJ, 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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What year was EX09 HVJ registered?

EX09 HVJ is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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