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M102 RFO

2009 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,025 mi
Last recorded140,025 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM102 RFO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 140,025 miles

front brake discs wearing

ns and os front flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

oil leak

rear subframe corroding

Fail 11 May 2021

Direction indicator not working both front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam ns and os (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam ns and os (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working f and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs wearing

ns and os front flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

oil leak

rear subframe corroding

Pass 31 Dec 2018 123,201 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2017 109,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2015 108,350 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 108,151 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 103,896 miles

corrossion in various prescribed areas

Fail 28 Aug 2014 103,896 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 96,758 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

advise body kit fitted

vehicle shows signs of standing for long period

Pass 20 Jun 2012 94,909 miles

advise disc,s

Pass 20 Feb 2010 89,247 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 89,122 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 76,439 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 76,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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M102 RFO is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M102 RFO, 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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M102 RFO is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 10 February 2009.

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