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BU06 BYO

2006 Subaru Legacy

Black Lpg 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

137,445 mi
Last recorded137,445 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Subaru Legacy85,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 BYO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 137,445 miles

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 137,431 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator o/s-n/s (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 131,332 miles

rear pads wearing low

Fail 1 Dec 2018 131,231 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier engine bay (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 121,904 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 121,902 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 110,512 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

plastic cover under vehicle.

Fail 16 Nov 2016 110,512 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

plastic cover under vehicle.

Pass 14 Dec 2015 104,552 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 104,552 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 91,381 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 91,381 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 79,695 miles

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

osf tyre worn from inner edge

Fail 11 Feb 2014 79,695 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osf tyre worn from inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2013 68,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Feb 2013 68,374 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 56,196 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 11 Feb 2011 49,829 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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BU06 BYO is a 2006 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 3,000cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BU06 BYO, 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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BU06 BYO is a 2006 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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