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DU59 XRG

2009 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

192,545 mi
Last recorded192,545 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 XRG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 192,545 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in rear anti roll bar, 'D' bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and components - especially rear subframe

Front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Headlamp lenses clouding over

Offside Front Fog lamp cracked

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyres are feathering on inner edges

Pass 25 Jan 2024 177,305 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 177,305 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust: shield loose

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 164,240 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 164,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 154,989 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view numerous stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 154,987 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view numerous stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 147,133 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 142,011 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 22 Jan 2019 129,511 miles

Minor windscreen chips within swept areas.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At two way joint. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear n/s & o/s brake back plates corroded.

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 22 Jan 2019 129,511 miles

Minor windscreen chips within swept areas.

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At two way joint. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear n/s & o/s brake back plates corroded.

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 22 Jan 2018 120,564 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 108,412 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 96,421 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 85,618 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 72,799 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 72,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 72,134 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 53,848 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 53,848 miles

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

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

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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DU59 XRG is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DU59 XRG, 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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DU59 XRG is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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