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BD56 TWL

2006 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

143,926 mi
Last recorded143,926 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Legacy85,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 TWL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 143,926 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 138,667 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 132,138 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 124,191 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 124,191 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 117,553 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bush's worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 117,553 miles

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

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bush's worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 108,849 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bush's worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 98,119 miles

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

Offside Front Inner CV gaiter covered grease and possible minor leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear linkages have play, wear and knock in ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arms inner rear bushes slightly cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 98,115 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at Y section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner CV gaiter covered grease and possible minor leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear linkages have play, wear and knock in ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective snapped from exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arms inner rear bushes slightly cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

flywheel squeek

Pass 26 Oct 2018 86,436 miles

Nearside Front brake disc outer surface partly corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 75,889 miles

Central exhaust section very rusty

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust flange very rusty

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

Offside Rear exhaust flange very rusty

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

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 19 Oct 2016 64,542 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 64,542 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 54,105 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 43,332 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 36,738 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside headlamp on lowest set limit

Sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2012 29,748 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 24,539 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 20,318 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 15,040 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 TWL is a 2006 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 BD56 TWL, 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 TWL is a 2006 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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