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YX09 OPZ

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,445 mi
Last recorded80,445 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 OPZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 80,445 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

clutch pedal biting point very high - worn out clutch

Fail 1 Jul 2026 80,424 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Rear wiper blade defective

clutch pedal biting point very high - worn out clutch

Pass 1 Jul 2025 67,011 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 64,990 miles

Central Front Exhaust pipe has a blow at front mounting area

Fail 19 Jun 2024 64,990 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust pipe has a blow at front mounting area

Pass 14 Jun 2023 63,507 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 62,240 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage To steering rack (metal pipe) (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 60,396 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 58,649 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 58,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 56,497 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 55,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 22 Apr 2017 52,399 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 44,245 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 39,952 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Feb 2015 39,950 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Feb 2014 34,542 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Feb 2014 34,542 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Feb 2013 29,820 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 23,348 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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YX09 OPZ is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YX09 OPZ, 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 YX09 OPZ registered?

YX09 OPZ is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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