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YC09 JLX

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,063 mi
Last recorded88,063 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 JLX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 88,063 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lights cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm upper bonded bush starting to separate from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm upper bonded bush starting to separate from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear abs sensor wire loose/insecure

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframe corroded and part undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle corroded in places and other undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 88,033 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn right hand bush separated from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn short front track control arm outer bush separated from pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn left hand bush separated from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn short front track control arm outer bush separated from pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lights cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm upper bonded bush starting to separate from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm upper bonded bush starting to separate from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear abs sensor wire loose/insecure

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframe corroded and part undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle corroded in places and other undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2024 83,792 miles

under tray fitted(under sealed)

Fail 1 Apr 2024 83,792 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under tray fitted(under sealed)

Pass 25 Oct 2023 81,298 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 76,784 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 72,286 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 72,286 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 68,097 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 62,903 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 56,900 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 50,395 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 42,636 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outter edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outter tread

Pass 11 Apr 2015 36,008 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking between tread

offside rear tyre cracking between tread

Fail 11 Apr 2015 36,008 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking between tread

offside rear tyre cracking between tread

Pass 26 Apr 2014 31,084 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 24,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2012 19,161 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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YC09 JLX is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in White 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 YC09 JLX, 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 YC09 JLX registered?

YC09 JLX is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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The MOT history for YC09 JLX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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