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EX09 LBA

2009 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

86,949 mi
Last recorded86,949 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 LBA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 86,949 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 84,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to become detached

Pass 19 Feb 2024 81,762 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 78,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 75,981 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 73,140 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 71,505 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 66,017 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 59,611 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 53,796 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y joint slight blow (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 47,996 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 42,861 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 36,422 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2013 29,558 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2013 29,558 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2012 22,200 miles

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

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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EX09 LBA is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EX09 LBA, 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 EX09 LBA registered?

EX09 LBA is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 3 March 2009.

Is EX09 LBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX09 LBA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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