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BL06 CDZ

2006 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,668 mi
Last recorded127,668 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 CDZ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2025 127,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 124,500 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 124,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 120,365 miles

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

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

advise rear suspension mounting points getting corroded but not excessively

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2023 120,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

advise rear suspension mounting points getting corroded but not excessively

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2022 116,302 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front And Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/s + O/s Front (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

N/s + O/s Rear Brake Back Plates Corroded

N/s Side Repeater Lens Damaged ( Flashing Yellow )

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

Parking Brake Lever Travel

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 116,301 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn O/s Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working O/s Front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible Front (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working O/s Rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front And Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/s + O/s Front (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

N/s + O/s Rear Brake Back Plates Corroded

N/s Side Repeater Lens Damaged ( Flashing Yellow )

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

Parking Brake Lever Travel

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 110,991 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front And Rear ( Brake Pipe Ends ) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

N/s + O/s Rear Brake Back Plates Corroded

N/s Door Mirror Side Repeater Lens Cracked ( Flashing Yellow )

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front ( Cracked ) (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear ( N/s + O/s Suspension Arms ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 110,989 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn N/s Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working O/s Rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/s + O/s Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/s + O/s Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front And Rear ( Brake Pipe Ends ) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

N/s + O/s Rear Brake Back Plates Corroded

N/s Door Mirror Side Repeater Lens Cracked ( Flashing Yellow )

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front ( Cracked ) (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear ( N/s + O/s Suspension Arms ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated All 4 (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 108,234 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 106,830 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively on the limit (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 105,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 98,720 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 98,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 90,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 29 Nov 2016 90,244 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 12 Nov 2015 79,316 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

slight weep from power steering rack pipes

Pass 7 Nov 2014 70,243 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 60,018 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 48,204 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 45,553 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 45,553 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 37,839 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 32,402 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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BL06 CDZ is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BL06 CDZ, 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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BL06 CDZ is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 August 2006.

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