MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,780 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both front tyres worn on edges
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both front tyres worn on edges
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
hand brake efficiency only 17% and probably needs attention
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
front and rear brake pads may be worn low
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
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BT56 VUV is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 BT56 VUV, 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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BT56 VUV is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 18 December 2006.
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