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M101 XUR

2006 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,912 mi
Last recorded138,912 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Subaru Legacy85,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM101 XUR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 138,912 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both side front sills damaged

near side front foglight not working

vehicle underside showing signs of surface rust

Fail 18 Nov 2017 138,911 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 2.19% (7.3.D.4)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both side front sills damaged

coolant leak

oil leak from engine

vehicle underside showing signs of surface rust

Pass 21 Sep 2016 138,492 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 135,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 127,364 miles

discs rusty from sitting

front o/s tyre wearing on edges

slight play on o/s steering system

Fail 16 Jan 2013 127,364 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

discs rusty from sitting

front o/s tyre wearing on edges

slight play on o/s steering system

Fail 24 Aug 2012 127,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

exhaust leaking at centre and rear front looks o.k but can not asses due to major leak from centre

Pass 6 Oct 2010 118,338 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 118,338 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 110,408 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 102,500 miles

both lower arm rear busches in poor condition

front tyres wearing on inner edge

hand brake high

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

play in both rear anti-roll bar end links

stearing rack has movement in its mountings

Fail 3 Oct 2008 102,493 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

both lower arm rear busches in poor condition

front tyres wearing on inner edge

hand brake high

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

play in both rear anti-roll bar end links

stearing rack has movement in its mountings

Fail 31 Aug 2007 94,224 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 94,224 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 81,843 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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M101 XUR is a 2006 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M101 XUR, 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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M101 XUR is a 2006 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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