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BL55 WJE

2006 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,296 mi
Last recorded115,296 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 WJE
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 115,296 miles

both rack boots damp

both rear tyres perishing osr on limit on edges

both rearmost bushes weak/poor

front + rear suspension very rusty

ns beam pattern weak

osr inner sill rusty

Fail 15 Apr 2024 115,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

all brake discs rusty

both rack boots damp

front + rear suspension very rusty

nsf lower arm rearmost bush weak/poor

nsr tyre perishing

osr inner sill rusty

osr tyre on limit perishing

Pass 14 Dec 2021 112,683 miles

exhaust rusty

o/s/r tyre cracking on limit

suspension rusty

under side rusty

Fail 14 Dec 2021 112,683 miles

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

exhaust rusty

o/s/r tyre cracking on limit

suspension rusty

under side rusty

Fail 11 Nov 2021 112,611 miles

Offside Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

n/s rack gaiter damp both front lower arms bush split slightly no movement rear inner sills corroded exhaust blowing slightly

rear drop links slight play

Pass 18 Sep 2020 110,413 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rearmost bush poor

Corrosion throughout vehicle

Rear suspension corroded

Slight roughness when rear wheels rotated

Pass 30 Aug 2019 108,539 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rearmost bushes poor

Exhaust corroded

Front brake pads very much on limit

Nearside front inner CV gaiter damp

Nearside headlamp aim very poor

Nearside rear tyre close to limit

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2017 102,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 Jan 2016 99,512 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

unable to see front brake pads clearly

Pass 19 Sep 2014 90,985 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 80,302 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 80,302 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 72,677 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 63,024 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)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 51,141 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 40,795 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 30,870 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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BL55 WJE is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BL55 WJE, 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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BL55 WJE is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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