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DN59 CGO

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,621 mi
Last recorded123,621 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 CGO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 123,621 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 118,390 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 113,852 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 108,711 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undercarriage rusty

Pass 6 Nov 2020 102,734 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 97,164 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2019 96,970 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 91,865 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 91,458 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 85,596 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

corrosion offside rear brake pipe to hose

slight corrosion both rear brake pipes to caliper

slight pitting rear discs

Fail 30 Nov 2017 85,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion offside rear brake pipe to hose

slight corrosion both rear brake pipes to caliper

slight pitting rear discs

Pass 1 Dec 2016 80,379 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 30 Nov 2016 80,378 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Dec 2015 74,669 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 74,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 68,176 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 54,878 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 38,752 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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DN59 CGO is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DN59 CGO, 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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DN59 CGO is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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