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BD56 PYU

2006 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,346 mi
Last recorded127,346 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Subaru Legacy85,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 PYU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 127,346 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 121,971 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 121,971 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 116,198 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 110,820 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 110,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 106,442 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached front (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 106,405 miles

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

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached front (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 99,090 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 99,090 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working eronts (3.4 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 86,558 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 76,123 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 67,455 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 67,455 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 58,124 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013
Pass 17 Dec 2012 52,392 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)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 44,261 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 35,110 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 35,105 miles

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

have advised this vehicle to be removed by recovery truck.

Pass 11 Dec 2009 27,715 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 PYU is a 2006 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 PYU, 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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What year was BD56 PYU registered?

BD56 PYU is a 2006 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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