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BV06 ZNL

2006 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

139,000 mi
Last recorded139,000 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 ZNL
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 139,000 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 136,752 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 134,036 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 134,036 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 130,716 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2022 127,522 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

covers obscure some components

Pass 30 Jun 2021 125,066 miles

slight oil leak.

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers fitted.

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components.

vehicle has been stood.

Pass 16 Mar 2020 123,900 miles

plastic covers fitted

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 27 Feb 2019 122,559 miles

exhaust deteriorated

plastic covers fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2019 122,559 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

exhaust deteriorated

plastic covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2018 120,854 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

plastic covers fitted

slight corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 10 Mar 2017 118,481 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 109,569 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 95,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2015 95,587 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 81,596 miles

N/s/r tyre worn badly on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 81,596 miles

N/s/r tyre worn badly on inner edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 66,521 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 52,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 36,811 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 23,485 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 18,896 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 ZNL is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BV06 ZNL, 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 ZNL is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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