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WJ56 NFG

2006 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

75,790 mi
Last recorded75,790 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 NFG
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 75,790 miles

Rear both sides inner sills covered in sealant

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 61,555 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Extensive corrosion throughout subframe (strongly advise) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 61,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Extensive corrosion throughout subframe (strongly advise) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 56,806 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 54,151 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 54,138 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

rear subframe and rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2021 51,674 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin hole in boot. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Very poor, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened General high level of surface corrosion throughout suspension and subframe. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 51,674 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin hole in boot. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Very poor, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened General high level of surface corrosion throughout suspension and subframe. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 49,793 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 47,700 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

high level of corrosion throughout underside

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 31 Aug 2018 43,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

high level of corrosion throughout underside,

Fail 31 Aug 2018 43,739 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake caliper from hose, (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear brake hose, (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

high level of corrosion throughout underside,

Pass 25 Aug 2017 39,529 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides,rear large bushes starting to crack. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded various pipes rusty, (3.6.B.2c)

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

general corrosion on underside,

Pass 24 Aug 2016 36,134 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strongly advise (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 32,965 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 29,290 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 25,231 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 21,681 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 18,237 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 14,830 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 12,393 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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WJ56 NFG is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WJ56 NFG, 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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WJ56 NFG is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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