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FE09 GPX

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,809 mi
Last recorded99,809 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 GPX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 99,809 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear side of tank and rear arms (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

all rear subframe and arms corrosion

Fail 16 Dec 2025 99,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear side of tank and rear arms (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

all rear subframe and arms corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2024 91,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 86,817 miles

rear arms and subframe corrosion

Fail 20 Dec 2023 86,814 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rear arms and subframe corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2022 84,260 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 81,859 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 80,742 miles

front subframe corrosion

inner rack joints slight play

rear subframe corrosion

Fail 17 Dec 2020 80,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

front subframe corrosion

inner rack joints slight play

rear subframe corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2019 77,593 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

damage to boot

Fail 6 Sep 2019 77,577 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

damage to boot

Pass 30 Aug 2018 73,548 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wings (1.1.11 (c))

damage to boot door

Pass 7 Sep 2017 71,069 miles

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

accident damage to rear

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Aug 2016 61,237 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s on limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 51,391 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 47,145 miles

front and rear discs slightly corroded

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Jul 2013 43,927 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2012 38,231 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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FE09 GPX is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FE09 GPX, 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 FE09 GPX registered?

FE09 GPX is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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