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YT59 FHL

2009 Subaru Legacy

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,538 mi
Last recorded147,538 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 FHL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 147,538 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Fuel filler pipes are heavily corroded

O/S/R light lens damaged but no white light to the rear at time of test

O/S/R wheel arch starting to corrode

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear both O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe covered in surface corrosion

Fail 13 Mar 2026 147,538 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Fuel filler pipes are heavily corroded

O/S/R light lens damaged but no white light to the rear at time of test

O/S/R wheel arch starting to corrode

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear both O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe covered in surface corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2025 141,287 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 133,427 miles

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

Clutch Pedal Rubber Missing

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler Neck ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main , Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake Disc Back Plate in Poor Condition

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main , Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 125,022 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both len's slightly opaque (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear light len's damaged

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 27 Feb 2023 125,022 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both len's slightly opaque (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear light len's damaged

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 14 Mar 2022 118,868 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 118,868 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HEADLAMP LOOSE (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 111,821 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 111,821 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 105,857 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 96,093 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 91,374 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 83,666 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 74,983 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 74,983 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 69,847 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 67,787 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 52,797 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 52,797 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 37,108 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 FHL is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YT59 FHL, 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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YT59 FHL is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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