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LG59 UUB

2009 Subaru Legacy

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,624 mi
Last recorded153,624 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 UUB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 153,624 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 153,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 146,718 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 141,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Under tray fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2024 141,235 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge showing cords (215/45 R17 ) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2023 136,469 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge every tyre wearing/worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Mar 2022 130,244 miles

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

sills ,under tray fitted.under side slightly corroded.o/s/f/fog light chipped.

Pass 2 Mar 2021 124,919 miles

Both Sides Sills Covers & Engine Undertray Fitted.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 124,971 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Sides. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both Sides. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both Sides Sills Covers & Engine Undertray Fitted.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 115,911 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (F/R) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 110,049 miles

under tray fitted.oil leak slightly .

Pass 24 Jul 2017 102,010 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2016 94,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight damage (2.4.G.2)

engine covers/ trays fitted

noise from engine belt area ( tensioner )

slight play in steering rack joints

Pass 24 Jul 2015 85,780 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre bald on the inner edge

Fail 17 Jul 2015 85,780 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre bald on the inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2014 80,088 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside headlight on low limit

unable to see front brake pads clearly

Pass 26 Feb 2013 63,598 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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LG59 UUB is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 LG59 UUB, 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 LG59 UUB registered?

LG59 UUB is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is LG59 UUB safe to buy?

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