2006 Subaru Legacy 3.0L Petrol · 1 PPE
2006 Subaru Legacy (3.0L, petrol). First registered 09 May 2006. Recorded mileage 40,023 miles. MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU LEGACY
- Year / Origin
- 2006
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,023 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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1 PPE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 40,023 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
1 PPE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Subaru Legacy (1 PPE) between September 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
1 PPE Mileage History
- 20/09/202236,580 mi
- 16/09/202337,516 mi+936 mi
- 04/09/202438,108 mi+592 mi
- 17/09/202539,210 mi+1,102 mi
- 09/09/202640,023 mi+813 mi
Average of roughly 867 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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- EJ25 Naturally Aspirated Head Gasket Seepage and FailureSerious
The single-overhead-cam 2.5-litre petrol boxer engine (EJ253) uses single-layer cylinder head gaskets that degrade over time and mileage. Between 80,000 and 120,000 miles, external weeping of oil and engine coolant develops at the lower block-to-head mating surfaces. If left unresolved, the breach allows combustion gases to enter the cooling jacket, causing coolant loss, overheating, warped cylinder heads, and heater matrix airlocks. Rectification requires engine removal, cylinder head skimming, and installation of upgraded multi-layer steel (MLS) head gaskets.
- Rear Suspension Lateral Link and Subframe CorrosionModerate
UK road salt and wet climates cause aggressive galvanic corrosion on the Legacy multi-link rear suspension assembly. The steel lateral links, upper wishbones, and eccentric alignment bolts seize solid inside the aluminium suspension knuckles and rear subframe bushings, making four-wheel geometry adjustment impossible. Over time, heavy corrosion can weaken the subframe crossmember and spring perches, leading to MOT failure, uneven rear tyre wear, and nervous highway stability.
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