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FG09 LZO

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

183,708 mi
Last recorded183,708 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 LZO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 183,708 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 183,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 180,224 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 176,527 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Dec 2021 169,909 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 163,853 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 163,785 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 152,311 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 141,512 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 111,081 miles

Front Exhaust flexi deteriated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Rear Feul tank strapper corroded but not weakened

Pass 1 Apr 2017 128,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm Rear Rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside and Offside Rear Brake disc(s) worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Suspension arm Rear Rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 17 Feb 2016 112,067 miles

front to rear exhuast system corroded

under tray fited

Pass 25 Feb 2015 100,011 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 86,006 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 76,202 miles

Nearside front side light slightly defective

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

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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FG09 LZO 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 86.7%.

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 FG09 LZO, 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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FG09 LZO is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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