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HJ59 HFU

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,694 mi
Last recorded120,694 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 HFU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 120,694 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 120,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 110,171 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 110,171 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 107,813 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coolant leak topped up with 2 litres of water ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 96,618 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 96,618 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Undertray loose

Pass 10 Apr 2018 81,728 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 81,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre inner and outer edge slightly worn

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 65,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn outer edge

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn outer edge

Pass 5 Apr 2016 49,680 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 44,780 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front steering rack tie rod has slight play

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2014 35,796 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 27,419 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Aug 2012 20,372 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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HJ59 HFU 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 66.7%.

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 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 HJ59 HFU, 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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HJ59 HFU is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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