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MK56 OMV

2006 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

155,737 mi
Last recorded155,737 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Legacy85,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 OMV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 155,737 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 155,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 146,372 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 146,371 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 130,404 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack slight leak (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 114,837 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 114,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 111,395 miles

N/S/F Lower arm levelling device broken head light aims as they should be

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 111,394 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

N/S/F Lower arm levelling device broken head light aims as they should be

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 104,406 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 96,068 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 88,458 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 81,209 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 79,663 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 73,264 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 65,748 miles

Sill covers fitted.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 59,145 miles

215 55 17 94 v

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

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)

both the rear tyres are perrished on the side walls dot codes 2008

Pass 4 Jan 2013 52,562 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2012 44,847 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Jan 2011 35,037 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 25,991 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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MK56 OMV is a 2006 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MK56 OMV, 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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MK56 OMV is a 2006 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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