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BN09 CFV

2009 Subaru Legacy

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,982 mi
Last recorded139,982 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 CFV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 139,982 miles

General corrosion to underside

Handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 2 Sep 2024 128,261 miles

General corrosion to the underside

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 128,252 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion to the underside

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 123,256 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 (5.2.3 (e))

personal items in rear restricting inspection

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2021 123,256 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped fluid up (empty) (3.5 (a))

personal items in rear restricting inspection

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2020 110,798 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 86,200 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 75,564 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 67,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 58,378 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 54,694 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 57,364 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 45,570 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 39,608 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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BN09 CFV is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN09 CFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN09 CFV registered?

BN09 CFV is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 May 2009.

Is BN09 CFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN09 CFV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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