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BD56 PWL

2006 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,547 mi
Last recorded124,547 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Subaru Legacy85,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 PWL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 124,547 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coated in plastic (1.1.11 (c))

Engine cover and plastic under covers fitted full inspection not possible

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 124,547 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coated in plastic (1.1.11 (c))

Engine cover and plastic under covers fitted full inspection not possible

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 109,043 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded at joint flanges

Pass 9 Feb 2017 97,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2017 97,770 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle support bracket area,bracket also snapped (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2016 79,339 miles

Front bottom arm rear bushes slightly perished

Front brake discs slightly carroded

Front windscreen slight chip

Offside Rear droplink slight play

Pass 9 Feb 2015 61,613 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 61,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 56,040 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 49,931 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 49,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 41,609 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 34,673 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 25,615 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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BD56 PWL is a 2006 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 85,500 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 BD56 PWL, 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 20 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BD56 PWL is a 2006 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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