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WR09 FET

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,838 mi
Last recorded109,838 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 FET
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 109,838 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 Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 109,838 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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 101,696 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 94,493 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 87,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Pass 23 Sep 2021 79,337 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 74,423 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 74,423 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2019 66,197 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 66,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 60,300 miles

n/s rear tyre slight wear on inner edge

o/s rear tyre slight wear on inner and outer edges

slight play in o/s front track rod end ball joint

Pass 13 Apr 2017 52,756 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 46,044 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 40,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 35,316 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 30,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2012 23,416 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 FET is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FET, 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 WR09 FET registered?

WR09 FET is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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