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EN55 XDF

2006 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

153,752 mi
Last recorded153,752 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 XDF
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 153,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 147,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 138,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Dec 2023 138,704 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 133,025 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 133,025 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 128,964 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 125,384 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 121,832 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 114,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 107,211 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 95,032 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 95,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 84,404 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 71,916 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 60,712 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 60,712 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 50,426 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 50,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 43,825 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 36,437 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 28,752 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 20,247 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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EN55 XDF is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EN55 XDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN55 XDF registered?

EN55 XDF is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 4 February 2006.

Is EN55 XDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN55 XDF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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