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AO59 MWL

2009 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,067 mi
Last recorded96,067 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 MWL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 96,067 miles

advise squeak from power steering belt wheel steering on lock tension ok

Fail 13 Dec 2022 96,067 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

advise squeak from power steering belt wheel steering on lock tension ok

Pass 14 Dec 2021 74,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 63,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 61,410 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 61,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked/ perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 52,933 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 52,058 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 44,888 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 44,886 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 34,785 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 32,573 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 29,395 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 29,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 26,377 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 22,504 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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AO59 MWL is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 79,554 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 Subaru Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO59 MWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 17 years old, this Subaru Legacy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AO59 MWL is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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