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BV06 ZLN

2006 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

172,281 mi
Last recorded172,281 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 ZLN
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 172,281 miles

Corrosion surface under body and suspension

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

Front registration plate cracked

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 169,266 miles

exhaust rusty

rear subframe and suspension components rusty

Fail 10 Sep 2019 169,266 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

exhaust rusty

rear subframe and suspension components rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2018 166,038 miles

Corrosion under body and suspension components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle joint and corroded surface (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front registration plate cracked

Headlamps lens faded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs surface rusty

Fail 22 Oct 2018 166,038 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion under body and suspension components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle joint and corroded surface (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front registration plate cracked

Headlamps lens faded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs surface rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2017 158,783 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 144,039 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 130,582 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 130,847 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 117,662 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 117,659 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 97,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 97,029 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 82,667 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 53,707 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 77,876 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 61,665 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 44,447 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 28,689 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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BV06 ZLN is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BV06 ZLN, 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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BV06 ZLN is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 7 April 2006.

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