Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.130 (2002)

121 real MOT outcomes analysed • 4.1% first-time pass rate

2002 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.130

CarHunch analysed 121 real MOT records for the 2002 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.130. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2002 DAF LF45.130 is a commercial truck with a first-time MOT pass rate of just 4.1%, far below the UK average of 80%—a stark warning that these vehicles arrive at test in poor condition. The good news is that zero vehicles in this cohort ever recorded a dangerous defect, so safety-critical failures aren't the primary issue here.

With a median mileage of 495,877 miles at over 20 years old, these trucks have been worked hard, which explains the high failure rate; the average vehicle only has 0.14 failures per test, suggesting minor wear items rather than systemic problems. If you're considering one, factor in that pre-test repairs will be routine and likely costly—this is a workhorse that demands maintenance discipline, not a first-time buyer's truck.

Below average reliability 75.9% below UK average
4.1%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
495,877
typical mileage
232,319–536,570 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.14
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2002 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.130

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2002 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.130 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

232,319
low mileage
495,877
typical
536,570
high mileage

Half of all 2002 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.130 vehicles fall between 232,319 and 536,570 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.14
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.130:

2001 2004 2005 2006