Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2004 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.150?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2004 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.150?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2004 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.150?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2004 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.150 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 2,993 vehicles, the 2004 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.150 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 82.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2004 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.150?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.150 (2004)

2,993 real MOT outcomes analysed • 82.8% first-time pass rate

2004 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.150

CarHunch analysed 2,993 real MOT records for the 2004 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.150. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2004 DAF LF45.150 is a commercial truck, and it arrives at MOT testing in genuinely dire condition: just 6.6% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, with a median CarHunch score of 45 out of 100. Dangerous defects are rare at only 0.2%, but the overwhelming failure rate means most of these vehicles need significant work before they're roadworthy.

At 215,000 median miles these are heavily used working trucks, and the data reflects that—the average vehicle racks up 0.1 failures and 0.2 advisories per test, suggesting persistent maintenance issues rather than catastrophic breakdowns. If you're considering one, budget for immediate pre-purchase inspection by a commercial vehicle specialist, because the MOT pass rate tells you this isn't a casual purchase.

The 2004 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.150 passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (82.8%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

First-time pass

82.8%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

0.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.1

Over 1.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

215k

Middle half: 171k–305k

For context

🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

These stats describe 2,993 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 2,993 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (100%)	2,979	82.7%	0.1

Colour Breakdown

Based on 15,096 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.150 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 59.9%

9,038

Blue 15%

2,258

Yellow 5.5%

828

Green 4.6%

696

Red 3.4%

508

Silver 3.1%

464

Orange 2.2%

328

Grey 2.1%

324

Black 1.5%

230

Brown 1%

156

Purple 1%

154

Cream 0.7%

112

Mileage Distribution

Most 2004 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.150 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

215,419

typical

170,922

low mileage

304,826

high mileage

Half of all 2004 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.150 vehicles fall between 170,922 and 304,826 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 170,922 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 170,922–304,826 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2004 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.150s sit.

⚠ Over 411,515 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2004 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.150 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 50% of 2004 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.150s are still active.

54 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 50% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

1.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.1

Avg failures per vehicle

0.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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