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BJ06 MBU

2006 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,609 mi
Last recorded115,609 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Legacy85,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 MBU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 115,609 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 115,609 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 115,607 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 115,607 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 115,491 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 115,491 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 115,421 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 115,406 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 115,335 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 115,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 111,648 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 111,648 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 110,099 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

slight exhaust blow and corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2016 109,040 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 109,039 miles

Emissions not tested car keeps overheating (7.3.A.1)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 107,190 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 100,213 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 90,790 miles

Offside 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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 77,703 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 94,823 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 54,976 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 46,573 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 46,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 33,897 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 MBU is a 2006 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MBU, 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 MBU registered?

BJ06 MBU is a 2006 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 8 May 2006.

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