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FN06 ZZW

2006 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

135,078 mi
Last recorded135,078 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN06 ZZW
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 135,078 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 135,059 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Slight leak from gearbox.

Pass 28 Nov 2018 127,424 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

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

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside Front tyre 3mm

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

small engine oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2018 127,424 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

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

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside Front tyre 3mm

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

small engine oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2017 118,989 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 104,202 miles

Central Exhaust hanger corroded off .

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust corrosion.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 104,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Central Exhaust hanger corroded off .

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust corrosion.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 98,314 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust corrosion.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tracking.

Fail 27 Nov 2015 98,312 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Inner. (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides. (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust corrosion.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tracking.

Pass 27 Nov 2014 92,237 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust corrosion.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 92,237 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper.

Transmission sump leaking.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust corrosion.

Front wheel alignment.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 86,080 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 86,080 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Handbrake lever near limit of travel.

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 76,087 miles

2.5ltr 5/30 multi

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 65,612 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 65,610 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 55,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 44,542 miles

Front wheel alignment out.

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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FN06 ZZW is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FN06 ZZW, 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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FN06 ZZW is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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