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BT56 WLR

2006 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,951 mi
Last recorded128,951 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Subaru Legacy85,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 WLR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 128,951 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 124,496 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 124,496 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 121,849 miles

chipped windscreen

Fail 15 Jun 2020 121,849 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

chipped windscreen

Pass 23 Mar 2019 110,901 miles

Emissions only just met

chipped windscreen

Fail 21 Mar 2019 110,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Emissions only just met

chipped windscreen

Pass 9 Apr 2018 98,979 miles

chipped windcreen

engine management lamp on

Fail 9 Apr 2018 98,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

chipped windcreen

engine management lamp on

Pass 21 Mar 2017 90,459 miles

all tyres worn edges

engine management lamp on

front tyres near limits

rear tyres perishing

Fail 14 Mar 2017 90,362 miles

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

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

all tyres worn edges

engine management lamp on

front tyres near limits

rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Mar 2016 82,556 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust slight leak on welds

Pass 4 Mar 2015 72,912 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 72,906 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 70,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Aug 2013 67,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 58,351 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 49,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on edges

brake fluid reservoir damp

Pass 18 Sep 2010 40,888 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 34,444 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 WLR is a 2006 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WLR, 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 WLR is a 2006 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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