Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.180 (2004)
2004 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.180
CarHunch analysed 322 real MOT records for the 2004 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.180.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 322 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.
This 2004 DAF LF45.180 is a commercial truck, and it's failing MOT at a catastrophic rate: just 6.3% pass first time compared to the UK average of 80%. The dangerous defect rate is mercifully low at 0.6%, but the sheer volume of failures tells you these vehicles are in genuinely poor condition by their mid-teens.
With a median mileage of 287,851 km, these trucks have been worked hard, and that's the real story—they're heavy commercial vehicles that have done serious miles and accumulated wear. If you're considering one, budget heavily for immediate repairs and have a trusted mechanic inspect it thoroughly before purchase, because the MOT data suggests most won't pass without significant work.
The 2004 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.180 passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (79%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.
These stats describe 322 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 322 vehicles — here's what to check.
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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.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 319 | 79.1% | 0.1 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 1,629 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.180 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2004 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.180 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.
Half of all 2004 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.180 vehicles fall between 144,313 and 414,965 miles.
2004 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.180 — Still on the Road
Numbers are thinning — 61% of 2004 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.180s are still active.
11 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2021 — 61% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2021.
* 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.
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