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MH55 YFR

2006 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

261,788 mi
Last recorded261,788 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Subaru Legacy85,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 YFR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 261,788 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 249,404 miles

ENGINE MIL LIGHT ON

Fail 27 Sep 2016 249,347 miles

Battery insecure BATTERY (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked LOWER ARM BALJOINT LOCKING DEVICE NOT LOCKING (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel weld breaking away (4.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure WING MIRROR INDICATOR INSECURE (1.4.A.2b)

ENGINE MIL LIGHT ON

Pass 23 Mar 2016 235,251 miles

Engine management light on

Slight oil leak at g/box

Slight oil leak at n/s c/v gator

Pass 18 Sep 2015 220,510 miles

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

Rear brake discs lipped

Rear tyres close to legal limit

Rear wiper blade missing

engine management light on

rear suspension bushes showing signs of age

rear transfer box mount rubbers deteriorated

Fail 15 Sep 2015 220,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear brake discs lipped

Rear rear seats covered in dog hair (hackney fail)

Rear tyres close to legal limit

Rear wiper blade missing

engine management light on

rear suspension bushes showing signs of age

rear transfer box mount rubbers deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2015 207,106 miles

Boot lock handle sticking [intermittant fault]

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Engine management light on dash

Handbrake release button tight to push open

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

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 192,658 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Engine management light on dash

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wiper not working

cruise control light on dash [flashing]

Fail 25 Sep 2014 192,621 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Boot lock handle sticking [tight]

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Engine management light on dash

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

No stickers on first aid kit or fire extinquisher

Rear wiper not working

Taxi ID stickers not permenatly fitted O/S & N/S

cruise control light on dash [flashing]

taxi meter 24mins fast

Pass 27 Mar 2014 179,304 miles

Cruise control & engine management light on dash

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rearwiper not working & blade assy missing

boot handle sticking

Fail 20 Mar 2014 179,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Cruise control & engine management light on dash

Drivers seat base torn

General vehicle condition [inside requires cleaning] including boot

Minor scratches on N/S/F bumper

Name missing on N/S

No front taxi plate fitted [out off date]

No id stickers fitted

O/S/F brake backplate hitting disc

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rearwiper not working & blade assy missing

boot handle sticking

Pass 21 Aug 2013 164,329 miles

Cruise control light on dash

Engine management ight on dash

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear wiper not working & blade missing

Pass 22 Feb 2013 149,243 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip worn through

HACKNEY INFO: Interior in poor condition, rear seats soiled No side ID plates fitted Bodywork has various scratches and dents No front taxi plate fitted

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 149,238 miles

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

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

Clutch pedal anti-slip worn through

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

HACKNEY INFO: Interior in poor condition, rear seats soiled No side ID plates fitted Bodywork has various scratches and dents No front taxi plate fitted

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 132,159 miles

Minor damage at N/S/F bumper

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S & N/S front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Rear wiper inopp

drivers seat cover torn

Fail 14 Aug 2012 131,815 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Rear wiper inopp

Taxi info stickers missing

drivers seat cover torn

Front taxi plate missing

Minor damage at N/S/F bumper

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S & N/S front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 14 Feb 2012 113,763 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 96,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 96,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 80,732 miles

slight damage two nearside rear road wheel on inside edge

slight wear on nearside and offside rear outer roll bar link rods

two front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 9 Aug 2010 63,528 miles

two front inner roll bar bushes worn

two front lower wish arm bushes starting to split[ big bushes at rear of arm]

Pass 11 Feb 2010 47,515 miles

o/s/r tyre inner side wall cracked

Pass 6 Jan 2010 46,552 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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MH55 YFR is a 2006 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MH55 YFR, 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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MH55 YFR is a 2006 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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