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FA06 JHL

2006 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,723 mi
Last recorded137,723 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Legacy85,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 JHL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 137,723 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 132,560 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 128,218 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 121,171 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 116,777 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 112,134 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 109,174 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 103,701 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 103,701 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 95,919 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 95,919 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush coming away (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush coming away (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 87,648 miles

advise rear pads low

Fail 18 Apr 2017 87,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise rear pads low

Pass 23 Apr 2016 74,673 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 63,806 miles

slight leak exhaust

Pass 16 May 2014 53,699 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust sections deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2013 46,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2012 37,655 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Jul 2012 37,655 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2011 28,033 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 19,190 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 11,953 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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FA06 JHL is a 2006 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FA06 JHL, 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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FA06 JHL is a 2006 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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