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YE59 YSW

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

132,058 mi
Last recorded132,058 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 YSW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 132,058 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 127,169 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on 1.6mm (215/45x18) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 120,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 114,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2022 114,879 miles

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

Offside 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 rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 109,155 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 103,508 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 98,474 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 93,193 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 86,125 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 74,829 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 74,829 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 58,937 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 46,518 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 39,917 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 39,917 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 27,842 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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YE59 YSW is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey 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 YE59 YSW, 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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YE59 YSW is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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