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DX59 DZW

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,450 mi
Last recorded118,450 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX59 DZW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 118,450 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 118,449 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2024 106,760 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 99,136 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 99,136 miles

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

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

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 99,113 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 98,946 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside front position light inclined to flicker intermittently.

Pass 8 Jul 2022 91,803 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 86,229 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 80,664 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 73,808 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 69,329 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 58,742 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 58,726 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 50,892 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 45,653 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 38,630 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 38,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 30,677 miles

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

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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DX59 DZW is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 DX59 DZW, 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 DX59 DZW registered?

DX59 DZW is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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The MOT history for DX59 DZW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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