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BL55 WJN

2006 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,802 mi
Last recorded125,802 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 WJN
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 125,802 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 123,874 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 123,874 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2024 121,907 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 119,486 miles

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

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

both headlights 'hazy'

Fail 3 Mar 2023 119,452 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing rubber worn through (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

both headlights 'hazy'

Pass 9 Mar 2022 117,512 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 116,001 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 116,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 114,735 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 109,433 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 109,429 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))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 103,764 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 96,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 89,388 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 82,946 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 76,376 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 64,624 miles

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

centre to rear exhaust joins heavily corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing edges

both front tyre valves splitting close to excessive

Fail 16 Jan 2013 64,624 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre wearing edges

centre to rear exhaust joins heavily corroded

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

both front tyre valves splitting close to excessive

Pass 18 Jan 2012 54,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic 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)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 46,376 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 37,596 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

tyre = 215/55/17 V

Pass 15 Jan 2010 37,596 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

tyre = 215/55/17 V

Pass 8 Jan 2009 29,260 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 WJN is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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