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OU59 XWG

2009 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

59,667 mi
Last recorded59,667 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU59 XWG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 59,667 miles

both head lamp lens's are opaque but can just see an image

child seat fitted to nearside rear

front brake pads are getting low

slight bind from nearside front brake

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link

slight score mark on offside front brake disc inner face

small ding in offside front inner wheel rim

Pass 9 Jan 2025 48,990 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 48,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 44,995 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 43,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 43,480 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 41,797 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 41,757 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe splits in to two silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 40,416 miles

genral surface corrosion apparent under vehicle

Fail 8 Jan 2021 40,416 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

genral surface corrosion apparent under vehicle

Pass 19 Jul 2019 38,892 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 38,108 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 37,223 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 36,802 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 36,802 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 36,029 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 30,269 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 20,201 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 16,918 miles

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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OU59 XWG is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OU59 XWG, 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 OU59 XWG registered?

OU59 XWG is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is OU59 XWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU59 XWG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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