2006 Subaru Legacy MOT pass rate: 67.1% (1,775 tests)
Is the 2006 Legacy getting worse?
Pass rate of 2006-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 66.4% +2.1 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 64.9% +0.7 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 70.6% +5.7 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2006 Legacy
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 541 | 26.0% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 471 | 22.7% |
| 3 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 323 | 15.6% |
| 4 | Brakes | 219 | 10.5% |
| 5 | Body, chassis, structure | 193 | 9.3% |
| 6 | Tyres | 167 | 8.0% |
All Legacy years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1,601 | 68.8% | +4.3 pts | 120,946 |
| 2006 (this page) | 1,775 | 67.1% | +2.7 pts | 115,766 |
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FAQs
Is a 2006 Subaru Legacy reliable?
2006-registered examples passed 67.1% of their MOT tests (1,775 tests, 2023–2025), +2.7 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 20 years old with a median 115,766 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2006 Legacy?
The median tested example shows 115,766 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.