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WN09 JBV

2009 Subaru Legacy

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,304 mi
Last recorded103,304 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN09 JBV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 103,304 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded shock absorber also has corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded shock absorber also has corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Coil spring corroded shock absorber also has corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded shock absorber also has corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

general srface corrosion of vehicle underside

Pass 11 Apr 2025 95,743 miles

Both front inner driveshaft gators slightly leaking grease.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

General underside corrosion.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Shock and spring. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Shock and spring. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Shock and spring. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Shock and spring. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2024 92,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Underside corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2023 87,022 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc's corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underside corrision.

Pass 4 Apr 2022 81,605 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 81,573 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 75,147 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 75,145 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower arm bush perishing/split.

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner CV boot slight seepage of grease.

Offside Front Lower arm bush perishing/split.

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 72,111 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 67,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft CV Boot. Slight grease loss.

Fail 8 Apr 2019 67,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Slight grease loss from boot.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre.

Pass 5 Apr 2018 61,501 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 61,497 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 55,594 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 49,555 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 45,490 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 39,531 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 33,212 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 24,124 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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WN09 JBV is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WN09 JBV, 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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WN09 JBV is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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