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WN59 FHM

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,787 mi
Last recorded149,787 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 FHM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 149,787 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 149,787 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 120,618 miles

Underside corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 107,943 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly smeary

General underside corrosion

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

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

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

Rear Wiper blade defective

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2023 107,636 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

General underside corrosion

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

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

Rear Wiper blade defective

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 87,587 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

Offside Front Foglamp lens broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 76,141 miles

Exhaust system slight corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2020 52,817 miles

All brake discs corroded

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Aug 2019 39,902 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears very perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 29,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn below 3mm and worn bald on edges

Nearside Front windscreen wiper blade starting to split

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perished and cracked across tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 22,975 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 21,478 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 19,016 miles

front brakes have slight fluctuation and imbalance 20%

Pass 27 Aug 2014 16,610 miles

o/s/r tyre has small cut (inner sidewall)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 16,610 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre has small cut (inner sidewall)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 15,182 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 15,180 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/f tyre has circumferential cracks

Pass 27 Sep 2012 11,914 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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WN59 FHM is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WN59 FHM, 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 WN59 FHM registered?

WN59 FHM is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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