2009 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8L Petrol · EY09 VFV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 62,198 miles resulted in a pass, it followed a failure just six days prior due to a missing exhaust shield and insufficient washer fluid. The trend shows a persistent failure to address brake wear, which was flagged as thin across the last four tests, suggesting that the owner only replaces components when necessitated by an MOT failure rather than during routine service intervals. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 62,198 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 3,600 miles per year. The data shows consistent intervals of low usage, with roughly 8,000 miles covered between October 2023 and October 2025. While this low mileage generally reduces mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain, the long periods between tests can lead to age-related degradation of rubber-based components, seals, and brake fluid, which are not always captured by the mileage-meter of the vehicle. A buyer should focus their inspection on the front suspension, as the nearside front track rod end ball joint was flagged for play in 2023 and has not been explicitly cleared as replaced in subsequent records. The braking system requires a thorough check; the recurring mentions of thin front and rear pads indicate that these components may be nearing their limit again. Additionally, the physical condition of the offside rear bumper and the deteriorated registration plates should be assessed for underlying damage or corrosion that may have developed during the vehicle's long periods of stationary use.