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P7 BDE

2006 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

183,736 mi
Last recorded183,736 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Legacy85,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 BDE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 183,736 miles

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

Rear Both shocks corroded

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking in tread 215/45 18 98V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 179,606 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 179,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 172,221 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 172,221 miles

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 167,184 miles

Front Coolant leak radiator hose damaged ()

Fail 23 Sep 2022 167,184 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 160,761 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 160,678 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 155,342 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 155,342 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 145,567 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 145,567 miles

Central Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 133,601 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 133,601 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 133,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering rack at pipe connection (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 117,841 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 94,333 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 94,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 81,721 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 81,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 71,895 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 71,838 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 55,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 45,303 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 45,298 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 33,054 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 27,209 miles

both sides front tyres worn on shoulders

both sides rear tyres worn on shoulders,and 3mm tread depths

rear brake pads appear 70% worn

Pass 21 Feb 2009 21,872 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres devoiding of tread on shoulders

front registration plate deteriorated, but still legible

nearside rear tyre 3mm tread depth and worn outer shoulder

offside rear tyre 3.5mm tread depth and worn outer shoulder

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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P7 BDE is a 2006 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 P7 BDE, 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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P7 BDE is a 2006 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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