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EJ56 KTG

2006 Subaru Outback

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,743 mi
Last recorded96,743 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 KTG
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 96,743 miles

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

Exhaust system very rusty

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All road (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 93,974 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 93,972 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 90,040 miles

both outer rear & offside inner rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 9 Aug 2019 90,039 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))

both outer rear & offside inner rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2018 81,662 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded and flanges corroded

rear roll bar bushes slight worn

under trays

Fail 14 Jun 2018 81,662 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and both rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded and flanges corroded

rear roll bar bushes slight worn

under trays

Pass 14 Feb 2017 70,683 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both rear links (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 61,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 55,968 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 48,764 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 40,164 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 30,500 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 23,923 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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EJ56 KTG is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EJ56 KTG, 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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EJ56 KTG is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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