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GJ06 VXO

2006 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

233,288 mi
Last recorded233,288 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Legacy85,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 VXO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 233,288 miles

under-trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2023 228,044 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 212,552 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

non standard suspension front and rear

Fail 21 Sep 2022 212,552 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

non standard suspension front and rear

Pass 21 Sep 2021 194,553 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 194,553 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2020 166,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Sep 2020 166,065 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Aug 2019 147,061 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 133,166 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 133,166 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 116,112 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 106,288 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 97,957 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)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 90,640 miles

Cuts in both rear tyres

Fail 9 Sep 2014 90,640 miles

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

Cuts in both rear tyres

Pass 11 Sep 2013 77,350 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall

Fail 9 Sep 2013 77,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 27 Jul 2012 62,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brakes bind slightly

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)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 62,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brakes bind slightly

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 57,085 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 41,675 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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GJ06 VXO is a 2006 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GJ06 VXO, 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 GJ06 VXO registered?

GJ06 VXO is a 2006 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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