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RJ59 UTX

2009 Subaru Legacy

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,914 mi
Last recorded142,914 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 UTX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 142,914 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside number plate light dim

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2023 142,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside number plate light dim

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2022 130,936 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

knock from front suspension when hitting bumps in road(no major play found)

oil level was very low(1 ltr to top up to min) engine noisy

Fail 29 Sep 2022 130,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative adjuster broken (4.1.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

knock from front suspension when hitting bumps in road(no major play found)

oil level was very low(1 ltr to top up to min) engine noisy

slight bind from front brakes

Pass 20 Oct 2021 119,192 miles

noise from engine

Fail 20 Oct 2021 119,191 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel sinks to floor (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

no oil showing on dip stick(1ltr to top up to min.)

rattle from engine

Pass 26 Oct 2020 111,870 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes weak both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 101,673 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 84,374 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 70,095 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 65,000 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 60,143 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 56,074 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 47,193 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 26,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight wear on inner edge of o/s/r tyre.

Pass 22 Nov 2012 26,846 miles

slight wear on inner edge of o/s/r tyre.

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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RJ59 UTX is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RJ59 UTX, 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 RJ59 UTX registered?

RJ59 UTX is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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