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BN09 CGK

2009 Subaru Legacy

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,082 mi
Last recorded119,082 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 CGK
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 119,082 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 118,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted Front and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 105,776 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp is not working

Pass 22 Nov 2021 89,959 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 89,959 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 87,567 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 79,758 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 72,228 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 65,191 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 60,699 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 59,874 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

headlamp adjustment lamp indicator illumiated on dashboard

slight perrishing on front suspension arm rear positioned rubber bushes

uneven tread wear on front tyres wear/worn on outer edges of treads

Fail 24 Feb 2016 59,874 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine covers/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

headlamp adjustment lamp indicator illumiated on dashboard

slight perrishing on front suspension arm rear positioned rubber bushes

uneven tread wear on front tyres wear/worn on outer edges of treads

Pass 26 Feb 2015 53,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight rusting on rear brake discs

some wear on rear brake pads

Fail 6 Mar 2014 47,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some wear on front and rear brake pads

Pass 6 Mar 2014 47,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some wear on front and rear brake pads

Pass 7 Mar 2013 39,916 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres perrishing and cracking on side walls close to treads

rear tyres worn on inside edges of treades nearside and and offside

Pass 12 Mar 2012 32,346 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 CGK is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Grey 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 BN09 CGK, 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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BN09 CGK is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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