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BF56 EXP

2006 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

173,431 mi
Last recorded173,431 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Subaru Legacy85,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 EXP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 173,431 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface rust on all four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 173,431 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 173,426 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 173,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 158,774 miles

Nearside Front inside tyre wall starting to crack

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on the inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front inside tyre wall starting to crack

Fail 18 Nov 2017 158,295 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2016 140,293 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 140,293 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 121,730 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 101,384 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 84,126 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 84,126 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 65,027 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 53,466 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 42,329 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 29,332 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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BF56 EXP is a 2006 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BF56 EXP, 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 EXP is a 2006 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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