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BT56 VXE

2006 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

105,921 mi
Last recorded105,921 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Legacy85,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 VXE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 105,921 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 102,045 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 96,291 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 92,520 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 87,992 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 87,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 83,834 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 78,451 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

child seat fitted to nearside rear

nearside and offside front suspension arms rear bushes perished and split

power steering fluid low

sill covers fitted

slight play in nearside and offside rear drop link bars

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2018 73,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 73,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 70,120 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 66,645 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 66,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 61,317 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 55,410 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 55,407 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake and clutch pedal rubbers split, clutch release bearing noisy

Pass 19 Dec 2013 51,391 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing, brake pedal anti slip worn.

front exhaust mounting broken

nearside rear tyre generally worn low on inner edge

Fail 19 Dec 2013 51,391 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch pedal anti slip missing, brake pedal anti slip worn.

front exhaust mounting broken

nearside rear tyre generally worn low on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2012 42,637 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight exhaust leak/deterioration rear end

Pass 20 Dec 2011 32,821 miles

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

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

advanced deterioration/pitting in both front brake discs

Pass 16 Dec 2010 22,329 miles

both fronts & nearside rear tyres worn very low on edges

Pass 13 Oct 2009 10,819 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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BT56 VXE is a 2006 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BT56 VXE, 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 BT56 VXE registered?

BT56 VXE is a 2006 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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The MOT history for BT56 VXE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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