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YE59 YSU

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,878 mi
Last recorded82,878 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 YSU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 82,878 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Round (1.1.11 (c))

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

Underbody Corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2026 82,878 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Round (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Underbody Corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2025 79,188 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Round (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody Heavy Corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2024 77,200 miles

Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened All Round (1.1.15 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Underbody Heavily Corroded

Pass 30 May 2023 75,421 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

slight oil leak

Fail 30 May 2023 75,421 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2022 72,846 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

slight oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2022 72,846 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2021 70,867 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 65,617 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 62,368 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 59,578 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 51,217 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 42,582 miles

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

n/s and o/s wiper blades deteriated

Pass 20 Nov 2013 33,901 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 25,944 miles

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)

surface cracks in tread of n/s % o/s front tyres

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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YE59 YSU is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YE59 YSU, 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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How do I check the history of YE59 YSU?

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What year was YE59 YSU registered?

YE59 YSU is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is YE59 YSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE59 YSU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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