MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,775 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible space saver . (5.2.2 (d))
Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction damaged . (3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner cil & chassis . holed . (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cil. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner cil & chassis . (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cil. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged corroded. (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all under body heavy corrosion .
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body surface corrosion . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached loose. (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides. (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected holed. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected holed. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body surface corrosion . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached loose. (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output dull. (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output dull. (4.1.4 (b))
under body corrosion .
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes both front worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure back box. (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers split. (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output dull. (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output dull. (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low. (5.2.3 (e))
under body corrosion .
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs scored / corroded on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes starting to detatch (5.3.4 (a) (i))
underbody surface corrosion
Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no beam pattern (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within rear trailing arm mounting prescribed area (inner cill) holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs scored / corroded on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes starting to detatch (5.3.4 (a) (i))
underbody surface corrosion
Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
underbody surface corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
underbody surface corrosion
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
undertrays fitted inspection limited
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
undertrays fitted inspection limited
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
plastic undertrays fitted some testable items not visable
Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
plastic undertrays fitted some testable items not visable
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front brake backing plate corroded
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside brake binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front brake backing plate corroded
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested exhaust condition (7.3.A.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
plastic undertray fitted
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
plastic undertray fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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BF56 EWK is a 2006 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 BF56 EWK, 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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BF56 EWK is a 2006 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 7 September 2006.
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