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FP59 BGZ

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

137,263 mi
Last recorded137,263 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 BGZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2025 137,263 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlights misted - no beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe into back box completely corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2024 127,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 127,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 113,678 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 113,675 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 100,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen chipped

Pass 20 Oct 2021 91,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall and outer 215 45 18 w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear hand brake performance not as good as could be

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking also outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

power steering fluid level near min

Fail 20 Oct 2021 91,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall and outer 215 45 18 w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear hand brake performance not as good as could be

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking also outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

power steering fluid level near min

Pass 20 Oct 2020 80,117 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 80,101 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 74,892 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 67,139 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 49,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 29,606 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 17,746 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 15,400 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 15,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 13,122 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 13,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 10,418 miles

BOTH front tyres badly worn on inner edges - O/S almost throuhj to cords

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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FP59 BGZ is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FP59 BGZ, 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 FP59 BGZ registered?

FP59 BGZ is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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