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RF06 DSO

2006 Subaru Outback

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

176,445 mi
Last recorded176,445 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 DSO
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 176,445 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 163,482 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 152,889 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 147,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 144,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 141,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s D bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear o/s and n/s exhaust joints are in a severely deteriorated/corroded condition

Fail 9 Jul 2021 141,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Y section is corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front exhaust heat shield is insecure/rattling

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s D bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear o/s and n/s exhaust joints are in a severely deteriorated/corroded condition

Pass 13 Jul 2020 140,339 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 140,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 137,488 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 136,037 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 131,547 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 124,112 miles

BOTH REAR EXHAUST JOINTS ARE SEVERELY CORRODED!

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 May 2016 124,111 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/S AND N/S (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases IN THE Y SECTION!!! (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH REAR EXHAUST JOINTS ARE SEVERELY CORRODED!

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 119,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wear in nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 14 Apr 2014 115,744 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 111,399 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 108,624 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 108,624 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 105,526 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 97,788 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 70,402 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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RF06 DSO is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Black with a 3,000cc 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 RF06 DSO, 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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RF06 DSO is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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