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WR09 BBF

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,707 mi
Last recorded102,707 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 BBF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 102,707 miles

o/s outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 10 Oct 2024 100,929 miles

o/s outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 9 Oct 2024 100,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

o/s outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 13 Oct 2023 96,329 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

o/s outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 13 Oct 2022 92,194 miles

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

coolant level low

Fail 7 Oct 2022 92,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

coolant level low

Pass 5 Oct 2021 87,071 miles

lower ball joint dust covers starting to perish

Fail 5 Oct 2021 87,069 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

lower ball joint dust covers starting to perish

Pass 28 Sep 2020 82,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 74,186 miles

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

front ball joints dust covers perishing

Fail 21 Mar 2019 74,178 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front ball joints dust covers perishing

Pass 26 Mar 2018 69,243 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover starting to perish

n/s/f track rid end dust cover starting to perish

signs of oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2017 64,640 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 60,189 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 54,843 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 19 Mar 2014 45,855 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 37,445 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 31,101 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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WR09 BBF is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey 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 WR09 BBF, 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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WR09 BBF is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 14 April 2009.

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