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FG09 HWM

2009 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

100,589 mi
Last recorded100,589 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 HWM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 100,589 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Lower spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 98,583 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 94,544 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 90,655 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 88,238 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 86,503 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 84,949 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 84,949 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 83,704 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 82,321 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 80,895 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 78,042 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 71,488 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 59,061 miles

N/s/r wheel has slight buckle on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2013 50,807 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 40,365 miles

Rear 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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FG09 HWM is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 3,000cc 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 FG09 HWM, 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 FG09 HWM registered?

FG09 HWM is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is FG09 HWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG09 HWM 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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