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EK59 ZXC

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,083 mi
Last recorded68,083 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 ZXC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 68,083 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 67,172 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 64,339 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 64,334 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 60,755 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 57,635 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 53,632 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 50,717 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 47,102 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 44,440 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 41,209 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 37,127 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 2 Nov 2015 37,127 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 32,910 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Nov 2014 32,910 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 27,641 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 22,356 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre treads perished and cracking

Pass 23 Oct 2012 22,356 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre treads perished and cracking

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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EK59 ZXC is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EK59 ZXC, 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 EK59 ZXC registered?

EK59 ZXC is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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The MOT history for EK59 ZXC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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