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EK59 EKZ

2009 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,904 mi
Last recorded115,904 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 EKZ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 115,904 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front washer jet partially blocked

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rearmost perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on limit inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2021 114,132 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 111,491 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rearmost perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 108,620 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Oct 2018 108,620 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 106,328 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 106,328 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 100,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 87,775 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 73,758 miles

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

Front wiper blades split on ends

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 73,758 miles

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

Front wiper blades split on ends

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 59,938 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 58,491 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 42,744 miles

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

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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EK59 EKZ is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EK59 EKZ, 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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What year was EK59 EKZ registered?

EK59 EKZ is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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