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BJ06 LYW

2006 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,350 mi
Last recorded152,350 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Subaru Legacy85,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 LYW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 152,350 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 152,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 150,599 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 150,599 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 148,138 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 142,202 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 128,197 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 117,265 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 116,056 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on rear suspention

engine light on

front brake discs scored, worn and corroded

slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 14 Apr 2015 116,056 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on rear suspention

engine light on

front brake discs scored, worn and corroded

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 26 Mar 2014 102,267 miles

engine managment light on

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 10 Apr 2013 88,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 75,780 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine managment light on

Pass 18 Apr 2011 62,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 46,426 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 46,426 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s and o/s/f tyres getting low on tread depth.

Pass 19 Mar 2009 32,644 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 32,644 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BJ06 LYW is a 2006 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LYW, 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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BJ06 LYW is a 2006 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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