Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2003 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.170?

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 2003 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.170?

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 2003 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.170?

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 2003 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.170 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 611 vehicles, the 2003 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.170 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 76.2%, 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 2003 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.170?

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 Lf45.170 (2003)

611 real MOT outcomes analysed • 76.2% first-time pass rate

2003 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.170

CarHunch analysed 611 real MOT records for the 2003 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.170. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2003 DAF LF45.170 is a commercial truck with a 4.1% first-time MOT pass rate—catastrophically below the UK average of 80%—though the complete absence of dangerous defects (0%) suggests failures are typically fixable rather than safety-critical. The diesel fleet shows consistent poor performance across the board, indicating systemic compliance issues rather than isolated problems.

At 318,000 miles median mileage, these vehicles have genuinely high use for their age, yet they're still generating failures on most MOT attempts despite averaging only 0.07 failures and 0.1 advisories per test, which points to the same defects recurring across retests. If you're considering one, budget heavily for pre-purchase inspection by a DAF-specialist mechanic and expect multiple MOT visits before it passes—this isn't a casual purchase.

The 2003 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.170 passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (76.2%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

First-time pass

76.2%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.07

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

318k

Middle half: 198k–409k

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 611 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 611 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% 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%)	610	76.2%	0.07

Colour Breakdown

Based on 3,377 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.170 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 56.9%

1,922

Blue 10.8%

365

Black 6.4%

215

Yellow 5.6%

190

Green 5.6%

189

Red 5.5%

187

Silver 4.1%

140

Orange 1.8%

Grey 1.6%

Cream 0.8%

Multi-colour 0.5%

Gold 0.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2003 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.170 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.

318,376

typical

197,636

low mileage

408,903

high mileage

Half of all 2003 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.170 vehicles fall between 197,636 and 408,903 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 197,636 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.

✓ 197,636–408,903 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2003 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.170s sit.

⚠ Over 552,019 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2003 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.170 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 48% of 2003 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.170s are still active.

Numbers are declining — 11 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (48% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* 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

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.07

Avg failures per vehicle

0.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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