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BF59 NZX

2009 Subaru Legacy

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,129 mi
Last recorded146,129 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 NZX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 146,129 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside front suspension arm rear bush worn ... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front number plate slight damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension bush perished worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 146,127 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Nearside and Offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen screen wash jets, pump not work (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside front suspension arm rear bush worn ... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front number plate slight damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension bush perished worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 139,599 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside front ( rear bush worn, perished ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front number plate slight damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side general corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 139,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Inner and and Outer cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside front ( rear bush worn, perished ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front number plate slight damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side general corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 131,400 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 122,914 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 122,070 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 117,382 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 117,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2018 110,240 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 93,584 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 93,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 78,861 miles

both front and o/s reartyres wearing close to limit on inside edges

Pass 19 Feb 2015 64,140 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 63,820 miles

windscreen damaged on n/s at bottom of screen (large crack )

Pass 30 Jun 2014 62,729 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 36,314 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Windscreen cracked at bottom in darkened area.

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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BF59 NZX is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BF59 NZX, 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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BF59 NZX is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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