Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2006 Honda Legend?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2006 Honda Legend?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2006 Honda Legend?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2006 Honda Legend vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

27% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2006 Honda Legend reliable?

Based on MOT data from 157 vehicles, the 2006 Honda Legend has a first-time MOT pass rate of 84%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2006 Honda Legend?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2006 Honda Legend are: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (81.2% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (61.1% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (50% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2006 Honda Legend?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Honda Legend (2006)

157 real MOT outcomes analysed • 84% first-time pass rate

2006 Honda Legend

CarHunch analysed 157 real MOT records for the 2006 Honda Legend. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2006 Honda Legend passes its MOT at 76%, slightly below the UK average of 80%, and that's a meaningful concern—over a quarter of these cars (27.4%) have recorded dangerous defects, which suggests underlying structural or safety issues that go beyond typical wear. This isn't a reliability standout for its age.

At 73,000 miles average, these Legends are running relatively low mileage for 18-year-old cars, yet they still rack up 2.3 failures and 15 advisories per test on average, indicating that age and component degradation are catching up regardless. If you're considering one, a pre-purchase inspection by a Honda specialist is non-negotiable—the high dangerous defect rate means visual checks alone won't cut it.

We have limited data for the 2006 Honda Legend — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

84%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

27.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

2.32

Over 13.9 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

67k

Middle half: 52k–93k

For context

These stats describe 157 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 157 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Brake wear 81.2%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Tyre wear 61.1%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Suspension & steering 37.5%

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play · Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play · Offside Rear Coil spring corroded · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Other issues 34%

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components · Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2006.

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Before you buy a 2006 Honda Legend

Based on MOT data from 157 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 27.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	156	83.9%	2.34

Mileage Distribution

Most 2006 Honda Legend vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

66,780

typical

51,829

low mileage

93,287

high mileage

Half of all 2006 Honda Legend vehicles fall between 51,829 and 93,287 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 51,829 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 51,829–93,287 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2006 Honda Legends sit.

⚠ Over 125,937 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2006 Honda Legend — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 53% of 2006 Honda Legends are still active.

64 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 53% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

13.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

2.32

Avg failures per vehicle

15.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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