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BP56 YKY

2006 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,286 mi
Last recorded146,286 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Subaru Legacy85,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP56 YKY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 146,286 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

exhaust system deteriorated

front & rear tyres worn on inner edge

slight bend to all wheels

Fail 2 Nov 2016 146,286 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

front & rear tyres worn on inner edge

slight bend to all wheels

Pass 27 Oct 2015 118,868 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all exhaust flanges heavily corroded

rear brake pads look low

Pass 3 Nov 2014 92,027 miles

both rear & nearside front wheels slightly bent

exhaust centre section deteriorated & blowing slightly

Fail 3 Nov 2014 92,027 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear & nearside front wheels slightly bent

centre exhaust deteriorated,blowing & hanging bracket snapped

Pass 6 Nov 2013 65,859 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 65,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 57,541 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 47,614 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 37,441 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 27,856 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 27,856 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BP56 YKY is a 2006 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BP56 YKY, 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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BP56 YKY is a 2006 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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