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BT06 POJ

2006 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

165,752 mi
Last recorded165,752 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Subaru Legacy85,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 POJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 165,752 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 165,742 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust Y piece (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 148,119 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 122,898 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 104,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

emissions only just met minimum requirements at idle

engine management light on

o/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Fail 16 Jun 2016 104,808 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

emissions only just met minimum requirements at idle

engine management light on

o/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2015 97,643 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 87,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 87,891 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 78,363 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 78,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 68,831 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 54,459 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 54,459 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 40,969 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 40,832 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 25,387 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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BT06 POJ is a 2006 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BT06 POJ, 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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BT06 POJ is a 2006 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 21 June 2006.

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