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KF56 XFL

2006 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,144 mi
Last recorded160,144 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF56 XFL
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 160,144 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 160,139 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 153,303 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Underside corroded.

Fail 30 Jun 2021 152,247 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Underside Corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2020 144,824 miles

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))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 144,823 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 131,905 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 131,903 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 127,971 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre badly worn outer edge/ perished/ cracking

offside rear brake disc scored and noisy in operation, suspect outer pad worn out

slight play offside rear antiroll bar link

Fail 13 Jun 2018 127,971 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre badly worn outer edge/ perished/ cracking

offside rear brake disc scored and noisy in operation, suspect outer pad worn out

slight play offside rear antiroll bar link

Pass 26 Jun 2017 124,922 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 113,612 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 113,389 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 106,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2015 106,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 103,225 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 100,600 miles

both n/s and o/side lower arm rear bounded bushes started to crack

Fail 3 Sep 2012 76,612 miles

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

off/side front tyre splitting between treads

Pass 3 Sep 2012 76,612 miles

off/side front tyre splitting between treads

Pass 24 Aug 2011 54,688 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 43,110 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 31,479 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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KF56 XFL is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 KF56 XFL, 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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KF56 XFL is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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