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EY09 VFT

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,559 mi
Last recorded93,559 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY09 VFT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 93,559 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 93,559 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 91,230 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 89,302 miles

under body has surface corrosion to inner sills

Pass 24 Aug 2022 79,742 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

near side front bottom joint gaitor in poor condition

oil leaks

surface corrosion to underside and rear brake lines

Fail 22 Aug 2022 79,697 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

near side front bottom joint gaitor in poor condition

oil leaks

surface corrosion to underside and rear brake lines

Pass 26 Aug 2021 72,087 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 66,957 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 66,951 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 62,553 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 56,927 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 56,927 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 48,786 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 48,752 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 41,157 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 38,089 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 33,355 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 29,447 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 24,630 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 19,613 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 19,613 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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EY09 VFT is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 EY09 VFT, 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 EY09 VFT registered?

EY09 VFT is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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