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BT56 VVM

2006 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

197,196 mi
Last recorded197,196 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 VVM
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 197,196 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Pass 6 Sep 2021 192,444 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre getting low and perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear All rear suspension in poor rusty condition

Pass 24 Sep 2020 188,852 miles

WINDSCREEN CRACK OFFSIDE LOWER EDGE

Pass 20 Sep 2019 185,053 miles

NEARSIDE BODY DAMAGE

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACK (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 185,053 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Door body damage

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 183,166 miles

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

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

Nearside Front damage to door

Pass 12 Jun 2017 164,585 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 163,846 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 146,188 miles

WINDSCREEN HAS A CRACK IN OFFSIDE LOWER CORNER

Pass 12 Jun 2015 128,267 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 128,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 113,056 miles

windscreen cracked offside lower

Pass 20 Jun 2013 94,583 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 87,119 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 68,000 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 50,031 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 28,076 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 VVM is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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