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BL05 SAN

2006 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,942 mi
Last recorded120,942 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 SAN
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 120,942 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 120,020 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 117,887 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 112,402 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 108,654 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 108,654 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 105,442 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 100,316 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 91,771 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 91,766 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 82,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link V.slight (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint and o/s/r drop links V.slight play (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 75,074 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 71,561 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

rear chassis rails and inner sill panels corroded

rear floor showing signs of corrosion

under trays, sill covers and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2015 68,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust coroded

offside front brake grabbing slightly

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2014 66,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 66,207 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 60,958 miles

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

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

some corrosion in rear flanges

Pass 10 Jan 2012 53,607 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn badly on outer edge

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

slight corosion on rear exhaust y piece and flanges

slight damage to nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2011 45,191 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 36,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

wiper split end

Pass 22 Dec 2008 29,279 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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BL05 SAN is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL05 SAN, 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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BL05 SAN is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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