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VA59 FCJ

2009 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,719 mi
Last recorded84,719 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA59 FCJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 84,719 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front anti role bar links slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 82,247 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 82,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed exposed ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed exposed cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 74,393 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 74,393 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 65,574 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 63,587 miles

Rear rear exsaust system corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2016 50,257 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Jun 2016 50,257 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2015 38,980 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 33,190 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 23,956 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 17,573 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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VA59 FCJ is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VA59 FCJ, 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 VA59 FCJ registered?

VA59 FCJ is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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