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BL55 WLX

2006 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,627 mi
Last recorded98,627 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 98,627 miles

215/60/R16/99V. Fronts 4mm. Rears 5mm.

Brake pipes all coated for protection.

Pass 16 Jan 2013 96,779 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust coroded

nearside front tyre worn on edges

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2012 85,114 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 11 Jan 2011 72,247 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 56,551 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 40,537 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 40,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 WLX is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 BL55 WLX, 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 BL55 WLX registered?

BL55 WLX is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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