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FE59 GXB

2009 Subaru Legacy

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,326 mi
Last recorded69,326 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 GXB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 69,326 miles

Both sides main metal brake pipes corroded rear section

Pass 1 Nov 2024 66,622 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 64,322 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 61,654 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 59,547 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 55,389 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 55,360 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both rear tyres split on inner walls but cords not exposed

Pass 20 Sep 2019 52,137 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 43,810 miles

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

emissions to clean to get a reading of dsm machine

Pass 13 Sep 2017 40,565 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2016 37,027 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2016 37,027 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2015 32,778 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 28,991 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 24,456 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 19,218 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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FE59 GXB is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FE59 GXB, 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 FE59 GXB registered?

FE59 GXB is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is FE59 GXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE59 GXB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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