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BD56 XPN

2006 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,345 mi
Last recorded175,345 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Legacy85,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 XPN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 175,345 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight fluctuation in brake pedal during decelerometer test

Pass 28 Jun 2023 170,488 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 170,486 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 168,312 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 168,303 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 166,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 166,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 164,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also repair noted (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer shoulder ()

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 156,014 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 156,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 146,258 miles

both front and offside rear tyres splitting on inner sidewalls

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2016 134,495 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 133,931 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 27 Oct 2014 129,892 miles

exhaust heat shield adrift

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 28 Oct 2013 123,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 117,703 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

nearside rear tyre slightly wearing on edges

rear exhaust pipe slightly holed & blowing

strong advise offside rear tyre worn on edges & seems to be getting close to inner cords

Pass 29 Oct 2012 117,703 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre slightly wearing on edges

rear exhaust pipe slightly holed & blowing

strong advise offside rear tyre worn on edges & seems to be getting close to inner cords

Fail 11 Oct 2011 107,692 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on 2-3mm & has metal in tyre tread

seems to be slight play in both rear drop link ball joints

strong advise offside rear shock absorber leaking

strong advise offside rear tyre on 1.6-2mm

strong advise play in both front drop link ball joints

Pass 11 Oct 2011 107,692 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2-3mm & has metal in tyre tread

seems to be slight play in both rear drop link ball joints

strong advise offside rear shock absorber leaking

strong advise offside rear tyre on 1.6-2mm

strong advise play in both front drop link ball joints

Pass 13 Oct 2010 94,764 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 76,275 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 XPN is a 2006 Subaru Legacy in Black 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 XPN, 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 XPN is a 2006 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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