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FV09 HFS

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,527 mi
Last recorded146,527 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 HFS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 146,527 miles

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

Offside Front wheel has been welded inside of the rim

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

Offside Rear shock damping

Offside Rear wheel has been welded on inside of rim

Pass 1 May 2018 136,067 miles

Exhaust system corroded at fixings and rear silencer

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 May 2018 136,067 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system corroded at fixings and rear silencer

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 123,583 miles

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 3 May 2017 123,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 13 May 2016 109,907 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

STRONG ADVISE - FRONT TYRES BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

Slight play in nearside steering arm

Fail 13 May 2016 109,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

STRONG ADVISE - FRONT TYRES BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

Slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 23 May 2015 95,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2015 95,753 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 71,912 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 58,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 May 2013 58,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 May 2012 49,706 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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FV09 HFS is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FV09 HFS, 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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FV09 HFS is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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