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AO59 MYM

2009 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,121 mi
Last recorded137,121 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 137,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams and joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective metal bracket broken away (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system rusty in places

temporary type fuel filler cap fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2022 136,933 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 123,596 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 123,596 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 123,479 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both sides(possible self adjuster linkage broken on n/s/f wishbone)can be manually adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 102,834 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 77,930 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 73,674 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

some brake pipes greased

Fail 26 Sep 2017 73,674 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

some brake pipes greased

Pass 16 Sep 2016 66,188 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 66,188 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 58,523 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on outside edge

Pass 17 Sep 2014 49,256 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre has several deep cuts to tread

rear tyres perished

rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 16 Sep 2013 39,898 miles

frt brakes dragging slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2012 31,367 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 MYM is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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