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HV56 GWO

2006 Honda Legend

Grey Petrol 3471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

154,956 mi
Last recorded154,956 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Honda Legend67,813 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 GWO
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,471cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 154,956 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 154,956 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 150,209 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 150,207 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 145,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 140,242 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 140,242 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 134,807 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 130,335 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 124,720 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 117,520 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 111,013 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 106,163 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 105,975 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 93,910 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 82,573 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 69,763 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 69,763 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 54,662 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 49,299 miles

Nearside front tyre tread is worn smooth on outer edge.

Offside front tyre tread is worn almost smooth on outer edge.

Fail 16 Aug 2011 49,262 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre tread is worn smooth on outer edge.

Offside front tyre tread is worn almost smooth on outer edge.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 39,676 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 28,441 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Legend?

Based on 39,583 MOT tests across 4,365 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
4,513
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
4,365
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,657
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 900
position lamp(s) not working 863
brake binding 853
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 783
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HV56 GWO is a 2006 Honda Legend in Grey with a 3,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Honda Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 67,813 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 Honda Legend fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,657 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV56 GWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Legend typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 20 years old, this Honda Legend is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HV56 GWO registered?

HV56 GWO is a 2006 Honda Legend, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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