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GX06 MKL

2006 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,615 mi
Last recorded186,615 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Legacy85,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX06 MKL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 186,615 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2154517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 186,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2154517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 176,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats folded down ()

Fail 11 Nov 2024 176,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2454518 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x 3 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats folded down ()

Pass 8 Nov 2023 166,039 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 147,778 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 147,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn w/bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn w/bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 136,585 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 132,109 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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GX06 MKL is a 2006 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GX06 MKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX06 MKL registered?

GX06 MKL is a 2006 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 18 May 2006.

Is GX06 MKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX06 MKL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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