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SF09 MTP

2009 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

250,680 mi
Last recorded250,680 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF09 MTP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 250,680 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 250,480 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability were links bolt on holes worn and loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body panel slightly loose side skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Body panel slightly loose lower bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 235,480 miles

UNER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 10 Jan 2025 235,480 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively REPLASED (3.4 (b) (ii))

UNER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 10 Jan 2024 222,884 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 222,884 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 220,753 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 201,604 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 191,096 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge repair close to edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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SF09 MTP is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SF09 MTP, 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 SF09 MTP registered?

SF09 MTP is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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The MOT history for SF09 MTP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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