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HW59 ESU

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,454 mi
Last recorded46,454 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW59 ESU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 46,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear inner edge tyre wear

Pass 25 Nov 2019 44,208 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 38,820 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 33,977 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Nov 2016 29,440 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 29,440 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 24,414 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 2 Dec 2014 19,203 miles

All tyres have small cracks in tread.

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 13,844 miles

all tyres cracking between tread

Pass 4 Dec 2012 7,999 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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HW59 ESU is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HW59 ESU, 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 HW59 ESU registered?

HW59 ESU is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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