Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2006 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 2006 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 2006 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 2006 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.170 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 610 vehicles, the 2006 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.170 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 73.4%, 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 2006 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 (2006)

610 real MOT outcomes analysed • 73.4% first-time pass rate

2006 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.170

CarHunch analysed 610 real MOT records for the 2006 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 2006 DAF LF45.170 is a commercial truck, and the 6.5% first-time pass rate tells you why: these are hard-working vehicles that typically rack up serious mileage and accumulate faults before test day. At a median of 258,663 miles, these trucks are well-used by the time they reach the MOT bay, which explains why they fail far more often than the UK average of 80%.

The good news is that dangerous defects are essentially absent (0%), and with only 0.15 failures and 0.1 advisories per vehicle on average, individual issues tend to be minor when they do occur. If you're considering one of these, inspect the service history closely and budget for routine maintenance—these trucks are built to work, but their heavy-duty nature demands regular upkeep to stay reliable.

The 2006 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.170 has a below-average first-time pass rate (73.4% vs ~80% UK average) — check the specific vehicle's full MOT history carefully before buying.

First-time pass

73.4%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.15

Over 1.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

259k

Middle half: 165k–351k

For context

⚠️ Below average. More vehicles in this cohort fail their first MOT than typical. Scrutinise this vehicle's history — look for recurring issues, not just the latest result.

These stats describe 610 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 610 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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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 2006 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.

258,663

typical

164,750

low mileage

351,224

high mileage

Half of all 2006 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.170 vehicles fall between 164,750 and 351,224 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 164,750 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.

✓ 164,750–351,224 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2006 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.170s sit.

⚠ Over 474,152 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2006 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.170 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 45% of 2006 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.170s are still active.

Numbers are declining — 15 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (45% 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

1.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.15

Avg failures per vehicle

0.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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