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YT59 FHG

2009 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,971 mi
Last recorded131,971 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 FHG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 131,971 miles

Exhaust rusty at middle

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/s and O/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering knuckle slight play

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/s and O/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 127,358 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear subframe rusty

Pass 20 Feb 2019 116,579 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front steering knuckle slight play

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 116,579 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front steering knuckle slight play

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 106,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 95,478 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Pass 1 Mar 2016 81,148 miles

2 x child seats fitted restricting examination of adult seat belts

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Pass 3 Mar 2015 67,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Outer sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 56,656 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)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 56,656 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 40,301 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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YT59 FHG is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YT59 FHG, 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 YT59 FHG registered?

YT59 FHG is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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