2009 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Diesel · WN59 FOM
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 197,257 miles. MOT expired on 22 Aug 2022.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Aug 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,257 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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WN59 FOM Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2021
- 197,257 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WN59 FOM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer (WN59 FOM) between October 2012 and August 2021.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
WN59 FOM Mileage History
- 02/10/201237,039 mi
- 03/10/201237,039 mi
- 02/10/201352,623 mi+15,584 mi
- 31/10/201473,668 mi+21,045 mi
- 05/05/201698,707 mi+25,039 mi
- 05/05/201698,707 mi
- 03/05/2017114,178 mi+15,471 mi
- 06/04/2018131,739 mi+17,561 mi
- 05/03/2019149,808 mi+18,069 mi
- 28/02/2020177,533 mi+27,725 mi
- 02/03/2020177,845 mi+312 mi
- 16/06/2021197,178 mi+19,333 mi
- 23/08/2021197,257 mi+79 mi
Average of roughly 18,023 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Lancer
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Common Problems: MITSUBISHI LANCER
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Rear Wheel Arch Rust(Moderate)
Corrosion often starts in the rear arches where mud and salt get trapped behind the lip.
- CVT Transmission Whine(Moderate)
The CVT gearbox can develop a whine if the fluid is old or the transmission has been overheated.
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