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SP06 EFA

2006 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,382 mi
Last recorded115,382 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 EFA
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 115,382 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides front and rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Dec 2022 115,352 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides front and rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Nov 2021 112,766 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Nov 2020 111,323 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under vehicle covers and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Nov 2020 111,279 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under vehicle covers and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Sep 2019 109,105 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes at ends (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

rear sill areas undersealed

Fail 23 Sep 2019 109,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes at ends (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

rear sill areas undersealed

Pass 26 Sep 2018 105,593 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2018 105,470 miles

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear shock absorbers at lower spring mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2017 100,459 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 96,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 91,414 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2014 86,039 miles

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

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2013 78,960 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 72,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2011 64,988 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 60,305 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 51,749 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 40,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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SP06 EFA is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SP06 EFA, 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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SP06 EFA is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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