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NC55 LXN

2006 Subaru Outback

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,207 mi
Last recorded95,207 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 LXN
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 95,207 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 95,192 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 88,081 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 82,782 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 76,616 miles

Both rear brake dust shields corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2022 71,289 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front inner c/v boot leaking slightly

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 67,216 miles

Front brake pad linings appear to be over 50% worn

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 14 Jan 2020 63,757 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 58,075 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 58,075 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 52,703 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 45,319 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 39,193 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 13 Jan 2015 35,309 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

load liner fitted in boot obscuring some components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 31,966 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 29,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jan 2012 26,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre cracking up badly within tread

Pass 27 Jan 2011 23,121 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 23,121 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2010 20,663 miles

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

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

Slight damage to front no plate

Pass 30 Jan 2010 20,663 miles

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

Slight damage to front no plate

Pass 29 Jan 2009 17,510 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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NC55 LXN is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NC55 LXN, 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 NC55 LXN registered?

NC55 LXN is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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