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AU59 PWE

2009 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,251 mi
Last recorded86,251 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 PWE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2026 86,251 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 82,624 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 82,584 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Y - pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded.

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 77,651 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively blue (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 75,071 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 67,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust middle section at y junction to back boxes starting to blow (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective middle exhaust bracket corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2021 67,911 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front washers inop and not working in conjunction with wipers (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust middle section at y junction to back boxes starting to blow (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective middle exhaust bracket corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

front headlamp covers starting to diffuse pattern

Pass 15 Jun 2019 54,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear y pipe were it splits to back boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 54,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear y pipe were it splits to back boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 39,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front chunk missing from outter side wall of tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 35,800 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2016 35,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Nov 2015 33,077 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 30,960 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 30,960 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 27,949 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 21,490 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 21,490 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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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AU59 PWE is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AU59 PWE, 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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AU59 PWE is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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