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BJ06 LYO

2006 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

183,210 mi
Last recorded183,210 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Legacy85,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 LYO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 183,210 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 183,210 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 177,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 177,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 172,808 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 172,808 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 163,344 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 28 Mar 2022 154,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 145,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 145,270 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 139,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber excessively rusty

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

Offside Rear shock absorber excessively rusty

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 130,205 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 121,462 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 41,596 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 111,591 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 103,058 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 92,944 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 92,993 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 80,440 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 63,713 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 63,713 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 47,784 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 36,305 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 36,305 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 25,142 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 15,508 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 LYO is a 2006 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BJ06 LYO, 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 LYO registered?

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

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