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BJ56 KWA

2006 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

108,318 mi
Last recorded108,318 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Legacy85,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 KWA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 108,318 miles

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front n/s and o/s catalyst heat shields are loose but not likely to become detatched

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear most bolted exhaust flange and "Y" Section showing some rust and deterioration (6.1.2 (a))

Plastis sill trims and underbody plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside structural sections and testsable components

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bushes n/s and o/s showing some deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All visible underbody sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 105,826 miles

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

Front exhaust catalyst heat shields showing some deterioration and are loose but not likely to become detached n/s and o/s

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Mid to rear floor pan areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner sills to floor pan areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill to floor pan areas rear most (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Plastic sill trim covers are fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills n/s and o/s

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bushes showing some wear and deterioration n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 99,694 miles

Front sub- frame rusty

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Mid to rear floor pan areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner sills to floor pan areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Plastic outer sill trims are fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f heat shield loose around catalyst

Pass 1 Nov 2022 90,205 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corner floor pan areas front n/s and o/s also rear n/s and o/s showing some rust and deterioration

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Inner sill areas showing some rust

Lower inner wheel arch area showing some rust and deterioration/corrosion

Plastic sill trims are fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 2 Nov 2021 79,804 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 79,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 71,505 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 71,501 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 65,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 59,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 55,391 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 55,391 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded going to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 50,522 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 47,584 miles

0ffside wiper blade torn

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

nearside and offside front wishbone rear bushes starting to seperate

Pass 26 Sep 2014 44,217 miles

Offside wiper blade torn

Pass 26 Sep 2013 42,028 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 38,651 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 34,538 miles

front discs deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2010 29,393 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 23,139 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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BJ56 KWA is a 2006 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BJ56 KWA, 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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BJ56 KWA is a 2006 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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