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BD56 TUP

2006 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

82,548 mi
Last recorded82,548 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Legacy85,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 82,548 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 79,945 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 76,971 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear suspension rusty

Pass 20 Jan 2023 73,699 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 73,699 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 69,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 65,732 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 64,161 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 64,161 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 59,757 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of items

Fail 12 Dec 2018 59,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of items

Pass 12 Dec 2017 55,697 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 51,592 miles

All tyres deteriorated/cracking and on a maximum of 3mm

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 47,999 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside inner second bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 44,785 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 44,785 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 40,720 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 40,720 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 35,760 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 35,760 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 30,202 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear fof light (led type ) 20% inoperative

Pass 16 Dec 2010 22,495 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 22,495 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 13,868 miles

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge of tread

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 TUP is a 2006 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 TUP, 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 TUP is a 2006 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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