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Mitsubishi Lancer

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,499 cc

LT59 ZXUMOT history

LT59 ZXU is a black petrol Mitsubishi Lancer first used on 25 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 149,214 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

LT59 ZXU black Mitsubishi Lancer – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
149,214 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,036 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT59 ZXU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Lancer
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
25 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT59 ZXU was last recorded at 149,214 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 11,305 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,909 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
11,305 miles
Average per year
9,036 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,214 miles
  • 2024 – 137,909 miles
  • 2023 – 125,138 miles
  • 2022 – 113,765 miles
  • 2021 – 98,157 miles
  • 2020 – 82,632 miles
  • 2019 – 74,938 miles
  • 2018 – 67,063 miles
  • 2017 – 59,560 miles
  • 2016 – 54,234 miles
  • 2015 – 51,033 miles
  • 2014 – 39,041 miles
  • 2013 – 33,289 miles
  • 2012 – 29,470 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,214 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,214 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    149,214 miles
    Test number
    411694820098
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail149,214 miles (+11,305)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,214 miles
    Test number
    440360068805
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass137,909 miles (+12,771)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    137,909 miles
    Test number
    627898121716
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass125,138 miles (+11,373)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    125,138 miles
    Test number
    439447473986
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass113,765 miles (+15,608)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    113,765 miles
    Test number
    526974854389
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass98,157 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    98,157 miles
    Test number
    939029752912
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail98,157 miles (+15,525)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,157 miles
    Test number
    430237293322
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass82,632 miles (+7,694)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    82,632 miles
    Test number
    558501282244
    • AdvisoryFront BottomBall Joint both sides front slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass74,938 miles (+7,875)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    74,938 miles
    Test number
    600208145303
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage allover slightly corroded

  10. Pass67,063 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    67,063 miles
    Test number
    342619525711
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Fail67,063 miles (+27)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,063 miles
    Test number
    815466539838
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Fail67,036 miles (+7,476)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,036 miles
    Test number
    844787010999
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam kick to offside (4.1.2 (c))

  13. Pass59,560 miles (+5,326)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    59,560 miles
    Test number
    784176807985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,234 miles (+3,201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    54,234 miles
    Test number
    435608583367
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass51,033 miles (+492)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    51,033 miles
    Test number
    923241453627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,541 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    50,541 miles
    Test number
    971891813458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail50,541 miles (+11,500)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,541 miles
    Test number
    430603303738
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s/r tyre

  18. Fail39,041 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,041 miles
    Test number
    548102564205
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass39,041 miles (+5,752)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    39,041 miles
    Test number
    896882364282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,289 miles (+3,819)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    33,289 miles
    Test number
    397179243496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    29,470 miles
    Test number
    215002762281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT59 ZXU

Does LT59 ZXU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT59 ZXU is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LT59 ZXU?
The MOT on LT59 ZXU is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT59 ZXU done?
LT59 ZXU was recorded at 149,214 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 9,036 miles a year.
Has LT59 ZXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT59 ZXU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LT59 ZXU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LT59 ZXU find?
LT59 ZXU passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 2 more.

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