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GJ06 VXV

2006 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,581 mi
Last recorded151,581 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Legacy85,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 VXV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 151,581 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 150,339 miles

Exhaust system corroded

General underbody corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 148,442 miles

All suspension components corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

outer sills covered with side skirts

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2023 148,300 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 148,300 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 140,818 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 133,645 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 129,669 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 125,133 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 112,073 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 100,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 88,368 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 88,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 75,538 miles

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

both rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 25 Apr 2014 62,554 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 46,729 miles

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

offside rear tyre has a small lump on inner side wall

Pass 25 Apr 2012 41,658 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 34,880 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 28,642 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 22,768 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 22,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 VXV is a 2006 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GJ06 VXV, 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 VXV registered?

GJ06 VXV is a 2006 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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