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FJ59 PBX

2009 Subaru Legacy

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,463 mi
Last recorded119,463 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 PBX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2024 119,463 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit av. 3.41, plate limit= 1.05 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 115,916 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 115,916 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 112,379 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 108,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 108,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 104,763 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 97,883 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 92,302 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 84,566 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 75,330 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 65,571 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 46,026 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 33,615 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 23,287 miles

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

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

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

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

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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FJ59 PBX is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FJ59 PBX, 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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FJ59 PBX is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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