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BJ06 EVK

2006 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

137,939 mi
Last recorded137,939 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Subaru Legacy85,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 EVK
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 137,939 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 136,731 miles

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

Rear both springs corroded.

Fail 10 Jan 2023 136,726 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2 places (6.1.2 (a))

genral under body corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2022 133,167 miles

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

Slight corrosion on vehicle underside & running gear

Pass 18 Jan 2021 130,507 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 125,593 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 122,026 miles

Slight corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2018 122,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Slight corrosion

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 118,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 112,523 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 106,295 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Sep 2015 106,295 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 99,881 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Aug 2014 99,881 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 85,859 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 85,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 68,592 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 61,733 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 57,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 53,242 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 42,732 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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BJ06 EVK is a 2006 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BJ06 EVK, 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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What year was BJ06 EVK registered?

BJ06 EVK is a 2006 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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The MOT history for BJ06 EVK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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