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BT56 DHJ

2006 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

144,566 mi
Last recorded144,566 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Subaru Legacy85,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 DHJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 144,566 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under-side components.

Pass 4 Feb 2021 134,996 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 127,836 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 120,120 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 120,120 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 120,094 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 102,848 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 102,848 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 99,315 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 99,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 86,148 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 86,148 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 81,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 74,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

whole underside of vehicle coated in mud some items visually hard to inspect

Fail 2 Dec 2013 74,072 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Upper Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Upper Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

whole underside of vehicle coated in mud some items visually hard to inspect

Pass 4 Dec 2012 64,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 64,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 56,954 miles

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 56,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 44,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side rear tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

off side repeater lense on door mirror broken but no white light

Pass 1 Dec 2009 33,187 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front pads approx 70% worn

off side front drive shaft inner gator leaking slightly

off side indicator lamp damaged. NOTE part of mirror..

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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BT56 DHJ is a 2006 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BT56 DHJ, 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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BT56 DHJ is a 2006 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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