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YJ09 MWM

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,752 mi
Last recorded69,752 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ09 MWM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 69,752 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 69,752 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 60,910 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 47,021 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 47,021 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 42,417 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 40,249 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 36,555 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 34,280 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 31,002 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 29,424 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 27,279 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 25,527 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 21,749 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 17,305 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 11,304 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 7,519 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 7,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

have failed tyres as they are worn on inner edges ,and have a few age cracks in the bottom of the tread.

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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YJ09 MWM is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YJ09 MWM, 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 YJ09 MWM registered?

YJ09 MWM is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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