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AO59 MWP

2009 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,404 mi
Last recorded101,404 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 MWP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 101,404 miles

exhaust rattling

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter deteriorated

o/s/f tyre perishing at edges

o/s/r tyre starting to perish at edges

slight oil leak

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar "D" bushes

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar drop links

various suspension componants corroded

vehicle becoming corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2024 101,404 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust rattling

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter deteriorated

o/s/f tyre perishing at edges

o/s/r tyre starting to perish at edges

slight oil leak

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar "D" bushes

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar drop links

various suspension componants corroded

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2023 94,467 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 94,467 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 89,543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heat shield slightly loose and rattling

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 84,298 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N.S and O.S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 81,417 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 81,404 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 78,486 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 78,485 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 72,087 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 71,916 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 65,878 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 55,968 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 49,400 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 41,281 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 32,574 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 29,018 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 MWP is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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