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GK56 XMY

2006 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

110,789 mi
Last recorded110,789 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 XMY
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 110,789 miles

Front exhaust very weak and covers loose.

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

Nearside Front Inner tyre cut.

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyres perished/9 years old.

headlight washers broken.

Pass 28 Mar 2025 108,725 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust mount broken.

centre exhaust very weak.

Pass 4 Apr 2024 106,583 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger broken.

centre exhaust flanges weak.

Fail 3 Apr 2024 106,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/55/17. Kumho. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger broken.

centre exhaust flanges weak.

wiper blades split.

Pass 3 Apr 2023 103,006 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 102,997 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Is worn and ALSO has slight play from the ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush is very worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 100,680 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 96,583 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 91,314 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 91,314 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 86,629 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 81,275 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 75,569 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 70,571 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 63,462 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 55,795 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 49,211 miles

o/s/f tyre tread worn low on edges

test equipment shows fault with tow bar electrics

Fail 12 Nov 2012 49,168 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f tyre tread worn low on edges

test equipment shows fault with tow bar electrics

Pass 5 Dec 2011 44,641 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 44,641 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 37,215 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 24,014 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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GK56 XMY is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GK56 XMY, 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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What year was GK56 XMY registered?

GK56 XMY is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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