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Y4 YTS

2006 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

156,098 mi
Last recorded156,098 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 YTS
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 156,098 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 156,098 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 155,824 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 155,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Fuel tank shield (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 155,202 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 150,639 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 144,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 136,719 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 126,961 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 115,431 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 104,914 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 104,914 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has screw in outer tread and has been run flat and damaged sidewall

Pass 7 Dec 2016 100,563 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 100,563 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 89,413 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside cat heat shield insecure

Fail 7 Dec 2015 89,413 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' mirror stuff (8.3.1e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside cat heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Dec 2014 79,174 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 79,172 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 68,196 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 56,962 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 56,889 miles

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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 45,775 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 37,942 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 25,097 miles

Both rear tyres have slight cracking on sidewalls

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

Nearside front tyre has very slight cracking on sidewall.

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 25,097 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyres have slight cracking on sidewalls

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)

Offside front tyre has very slight cracking in sidewall.

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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Y4 YTS is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 Y4 YTS, 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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Y4 YTS is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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