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BD56 RAX

2006 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

122,132 mi
Last recorded122,132 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 RAX
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 122,132 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 122,131 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 118,854 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 118,854 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 111,644 miles

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2019 111,503 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2018 104,961 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

vehicle undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2018 104,960 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

vehicle undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2016 92,690 miles

Aux Belt/Tensioner Squeal

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear "Y" Piece section (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 80,104 miles

Boot space full obscuring some components in area

Brake fluid level down

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced poor beam image (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component around steering rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Damp (2.7.3)

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

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

Unable to check nearside rear seat belt due to seat folded flat and load in boot

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Sep 2015 80,104 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing arm ball joint nut (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing arm ball joint nut (2.5.A.4)

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

Boot space full obscuring some components in area

Brake fluid level down

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced poor beam image (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component around steering rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Damp (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

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

Unable to check nearside rear seat belt due to seat folded flat and load in boot

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Oct 2014 73,587 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions lambda high

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Oct 2014 73,587 miles

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

Exhaust emissions lambda high

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Oct 2013 64,240 miles

Both front inner C.V. boots weeping grease.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside side repeater lens damaged but not affecting light output.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Sill covers fitted obscuring certain components.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Oct 2013 64,239 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front inner C.V. boots weeping grease.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside side repeater lens damaged but not affecting light output.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Sill covers fitted obscuring certain components.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Sep 2012 54,343 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 54,343 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 44,814 miles

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

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

front brake discs are corroded and in poor condition !

Pass 8 Dec 2009 26,885 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 26,885 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BD56 RAX is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BD56 RAX, 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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BD56 RAX is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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