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BF56 FAU

2006 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

200,316 mi
Last recorded200,316 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Subaru Legacy85,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 200,316 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp loose and rusty (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 192,652 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 186,745 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 180,567 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 174,522 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 164,141 miles

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

Offside Front Inner cv boot leaking

Pass 6 Dec 2017 153,119 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 153,119 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 141,841 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 141,841 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 129,357 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 129,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 116,515 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 116,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 103,385 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 90,763 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 79,177 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 70,082 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 41,013 miles

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

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 FAU is a 2006 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BF56 FAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF56 FAU registered?

BF56 FAU is a 2006 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is BF56 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF56 FAU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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