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MK56 GLJ

2006 Honda Legend

Silver Petrol 3471cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

126,812 mi
Last recorded126,812 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Honda Legend67,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 GLJ
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,471cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 126,812 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 126,812 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 122,890 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 119,882 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 115,639 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 111,324 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 108,112 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 105,336 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe mount both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front brakes creaking

Pass 17 Jul 2019 102,910 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 98,431 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 98,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

Pass 8 Aug 2017 95,526 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 94,752 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 94,751 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 94,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine light on

Pass 21 Jan 2016 91,167 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 87,297 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 83,099 miles

o/s door mirror lens distorted

slight lift in n/s and o/s bottom ball joint

Fail 8 Jan 2014 83,095 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s door mirror lens distorted

slight lift in n/s and o/s bottom ball joint

Pass 24 Jan 2013 79,079 miles

minor damage to drivers door mirror,not restricting rear view excessivly

Pass 13 Apr 2012 76,604 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

minor damage to offside door mirror

Pass 13 Apr 2011 70,698 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 62,384 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 51,270 miles

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

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

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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MK56 GLJ is a 2006 Honda Legend in Silver with a 3,471cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MK56 GLJ, 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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MK56 GLJ is a 2006 Honda Legend, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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