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EX56 SYU

2006 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

193,869 mi
Last recorded193,869 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 SYU
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 193,869 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 193,860 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre y piece (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 183,504 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 183,504 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front headlamp beam only just met requirements

Pass 10 May 2019 168,912 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

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

Fail 9 May 2019 168,908 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 155,113 miles

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both headlamp lens deteriorating starting to affect beam patterns

Pass 8 May 2017 140,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front reg plate cracked

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 8 May 2017 140,139 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front reg plate cracked

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 125,869 miles

Front reg plate damaged

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear brake pads getting low

coolant level found low

Pass 13 May 2015 111,270 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 105,598 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front brake pads worn

o/s/r tyre bald on edge

Pass 10 Sep 2013 89,718 miles

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

offside front side repeater lamp lens in mirror damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2012 73,773 miles

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

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

near side front lower suspension arm rear bush split but has no movement

off side front lower suspension arm rear bush split but has no movement

Fail 5 Sep 2012 73,395 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake disc badly corroded

front brake pads low

near side front lower suspension arm rear bush split but has no movement

off side front lower suspension arm rear bush split but has no movement

rear brake dics badly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2011 62,156 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 52,471 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Sep 2009 36,700 miles

both front lowerarm bushes split

front brake discs pitted

front&rear brake pads low

Fail 24 Sep 2009 36,700 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front lowerarm bushes split

front brake discs pitted

front&rear brake pads low

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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EX56 SYU 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 68.4%.

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 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 EX56 SYU, 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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EX56 SYU is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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