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AX55 FND

2006 Subaru Outback

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

159,772 mi
Last recorded159,772 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 FND
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 159,772 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2025 159,723 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2024 158,217 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust joints corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2023 157,710 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 156,996 miles

exhaust system corroded worse at joints

Fail 14 Jan 2022 156,954 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded worse at joints

Pass 14 Jan 2021 159,557 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 156,557 miles

Exhaust system insecure Middle section going to fall of (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Y section at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 155,035 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

General under body corrosion

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 152,652 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 150,273 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 145,943 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 145,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 141,881 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 141,844 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both rear (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 138,039 miles

slight hand brake travel

Pass 15 Jan 2014 132,413 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front lower suspension arm rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2013 122,754 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 111,205 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 98,852 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes split

very small amount of play in all anti roll bar bushes

very small play in offside front anti roll bar link and both rear links

Pass 7 Jan 2011 98,852 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes split

very small amount of play in all anti roll bar bushes

very small play in offside front anti roll bar link and both rear links

Pass 25 Jan 2010 82,952 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 66,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Subaru Outback?

Based on 130,193 MOT tests across 11,131 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
7,615
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,791
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 1,553
Registration plate lamp not working 1,444
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,295
position lamp(s) not working 962
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AX55 FND is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 89,072 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 Subaru Outback fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,791 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX55 FND, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Outback typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Subaru Outback is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AX55 FND is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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