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BG06 HMX

2006 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

164,937 mi
Last recorded164,937 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 HMX
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 164,937 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage in centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 162,040 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 162,023 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 158,607 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 154,970 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (lens damage) (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 150,587 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 150,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 148,805 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 142,747 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 139,553 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 139,540 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 133,664 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 133,664 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 132,973 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 129,411 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 129,411 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 126,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 126,100 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 117,464 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush poorly fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2012 117,464 miles

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush poorly fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2011 96,556 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 74,007 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Mar 2009 48,662 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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BG06 HMX is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BG06 HMX, 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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What year was BG06 HMX registered?

BG06 HMX is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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