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SP06 TFY

2006 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,165 mi
Last recorded136,165 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 TFY
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 136,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 136,165 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn all4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 124,480 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 124,467 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 115,235 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 115,224 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 93,426 miles

vehicle dirty underneath

Fail 14 Apr 2018 93,246 miles

Nearside 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)

vehicle dirty underneath

Pass 13 Apr 2017 86,366 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre cracked on outer wall but not showing ply or cord

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Mar 2016 77,033 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 77,032 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 72,189 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 69,382 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 May 2014 69,378 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 64,086 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 55,323 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 55,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2011 48,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 40,470 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 25 May 2009 31,042 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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SP06 TFY is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SP06 TFY, 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 TFY is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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