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BF56 EXK

2006 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,255 mi
Last recorded130,255 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 EXK
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 130,255 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 130,253 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 125,356 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Aug 2017 125,356 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge advise replace (4.1.E.1)

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

air pressure low on offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2016 111,019 miles

nearside and offside rear chassis legs slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2016 111,019 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

nearside and offside rear chassis legs slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2015 94,276 miles

Exhaust rusty

Pass 2 Jul 2014 83,303 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 83,291 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 75,122 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 64,913 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 56,326 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 45,438 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 36,064 miles

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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BF56 EXK is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF56 EXK, 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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BF56 EXK is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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