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NV59 YMZ

2009 Subaru Legacy

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,913 mi
Last recorded216,913 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV59 YMZ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2023 216,913 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 207,095 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 198,586 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 198,586 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 191,572 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S AND O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 180,172 miles

Nearside Rear tyre light cracking to inner sidewall

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 180,172 miles

Front Position lamp not working n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre light cracking to inner sidewall

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps x2 (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 169,198 miles

Can not view rear inner pads due to big type calipers fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and back discs have surface rust on due to being stood for some period of time will clear when vehicle driven more often (3.5.1i)

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

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

Very low on diesel

passenger side wiper blade rubber will need replacing but still clears the windscreen fine

Pass 28 Jan 2017 151,578 miles

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

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

Underbody covers spoiling veiw underneath vehicle

Fail 28 Jan 2017 151,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Underbody covers spoiling veiw underneath vehicle

Pass 26 Jan 2016 132,862 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 111,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 93,636 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 78,902 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 20 Dec 2012 78,902 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges

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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NV59 YMZ is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NV59 YMZ, 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 NV59 YMZ registered?

NV59 YMZ is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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