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NJ06 ZGX

2006 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,763 mi
Last recorded158,763 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ06 ZGX
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 158,763 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 13 Jul 2023 135,347 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 135,333 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))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 135,315 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to excessive leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust sleeve snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 129,946 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 129,946 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 125,434 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bush's cracking perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front blades slightly poor (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 125,434 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bush's cracking perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front blades slightly poor (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 122,310 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces slight corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres slight edge and uneven tread wear

Pass 25 Jun 2019 116,426 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 104,711 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Pass 11 Jul 2017 93,862 miles

both rear anti roll bar linkages ball joints knock and wear

both rear suspension legs at lower spring cups corroded

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

surface corrosion to rear subframe and suspension areas

Fail 11 Jul 2017 93,862 miles

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

both rear anti roll bar linkages ball joints knock and wear

both rear suspension legs at lower spring cups corroded

surface corrosion to rear subframe and suspension areas

Pass 23 Jun 2016 83,173 miles

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

surface corrosion on inner sills and floor pan

surface corrosion to rear suspension and subframe

under trays, covers and sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2016 83,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

surface corrosion on inner sills and floor pan

surface corrosion to rear suspension and subframe

under trays, covers and sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2015 72,671 miles

plastic sills fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2015 72,661 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

plastic sills fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2014 61,634 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust flanges coroded

Pass 28 Jan 2013 54,145 miles

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jan 2013 54,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2012 49,550 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 44,196 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 36,067 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 28,500 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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NJ06 ZGX is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NJ06 ZGX, 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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NJ06 ZGX is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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