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BT56 VTZ

2006 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

160,538 mi
Last recorded160,538 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 VTZ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 160,538 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Brake Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides ()

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 160,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake Pipe To Rear Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Brake Backplate / Handbrake Shoe Mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Brake Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides ()

Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Axle Imbalance of 41% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 154,384 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 147,544 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 147,544 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 138,947 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 138,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 137,529 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 134,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 131,277 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 126,961 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 113,169 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 102,619 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 90,982 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 82,587 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 75,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Dec 2013 75,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 62,865 miles

head lamp dip beams have a yellow tinge but predominantly white

Pass 13 Dec 2011 49,605 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 34,213 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 18,653 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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BT56 VTZ is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BT56 VTZ, 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 BT56 VTZ registered?

BT56 VTZ is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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