CarVerify

Free Car Check

FE59 EBC

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,148 mi
Last recorded109,148 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mitsubishi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 EBC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 109,148 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Dec 2025 109,085 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and to low (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 94,536 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 79,892 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 79,892 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 72,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 70,412 miles

near side rear seat belt starting to fray

Pass 18 Sep 2020 69,182 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 69,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both edges worn bold (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both edges worn bold (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

recommend a wheel alignment

Pass 17 Sep 2019 66,273 miles

Front both tyres showing age cracks in tread and slight wear to edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 61,158 miles

Front both tyres just starting to show age cracks in tread

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Sep 2017 57,890 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear near brake flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 53,071 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 53,071 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 47,776 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 41,607 miles

Both rear tyres just starting too show age cracks.

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 20 Aug 2013 33,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Aug 2012 25,243 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
Full Mitsubishi Lancer reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FE59 EBC is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,499cc petrol 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 FE59 EBC, 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

How do I check the history of FE59 EBC?

You can check the full history of FE59 EBC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FE59 EBC registered?

FE59 EBC is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is FE59 EBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE59 EBC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE59 EBC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FE59 EBC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.