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WJ56 NFO

2006 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

118,425 mi
Last recorded118,425 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 NFO
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 118,425 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 118,415 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (no image on headlight alignment tool) (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 112,822 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 112,812 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 109,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 106,592 miles

Front to centre exhaust joint badly corroded.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 103,918 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 95,633 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 91,352 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2020 91,342 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 86,056 miles

both rear exhaust joints corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2018 79,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 71,920 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 71,920 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 66,917 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 61,637 miles

slight play in front anti roll bar link o/s

Pass 6 Mar 2014 53,675 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 52,030 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 49,863 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 45,860 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 38,901 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 32,282 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 32,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 NFO is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NFO, 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 NFO is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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