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MD59 YSY

2009 Subaru Legacy

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,269 mi
Last recorded80,269 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD59 YSY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 80,269 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 59,325 miles

Nearside Front Inner cut in sidewall

Fail 30 Mar 2017 59,319 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective bracket broken (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner cut in sidewall

Pass 22 Oct 2015 38,674 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 33,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 26,801 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 26,789 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 20,432 miles

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

Offside Inner Front 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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MD59 YSY is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MD59 YSY, 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 MD59 YSY registered?

MD59 YSY is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is MD59 YSY safe to buy?

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