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FM56 YBO

2006 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

164,703 mi
Last recorded164,703 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Legacy85,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM56 YBO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2026 164,703 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 142,879 miles

Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 122,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2024 122,296 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 104,814 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 97,072 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 96,214 miles

Front Headlamps faded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 96,214 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Headlamps faded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 95,356 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2019 88,817 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner cv gaiter slight leak

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Mar 2018 79,801 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 72,447 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 64,914 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2015 56,924 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 56,924 miles

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

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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FM56 YBO is a 2006 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FM56 YBO, 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 FM56 YBO registered?

FM56 YBO is a 2006 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is FM56 YBO safe to buy?

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