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NX09 VMJ

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

147,170 mi
Last recorded147,170 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX09 VMJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 147,170 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 147,132 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 140,161 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 140,054 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 134,615 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 130,303 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 125,712 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 122,409 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 115,887 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 114,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

heat shield on cat loose

Pass 1 Apr 2017 112,227 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

sill trims fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2016 100,375 miles

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)

sill trims fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 87,354 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 71,926 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 57,067 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 33,411 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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NX09 VMJ is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 NX09 VMJ, 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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NX09 VMJ is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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