Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.180 (2006)
2006 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.180
CarHunch analysed 315 real MOT records for the 2006 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.180. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2006 DAF LF45.180 is a heavy commercial truck, and it shows severe MOT struggles: just 4.8% pass on first attempt versus the UK average of 80%. The dangerous defect rate of 0.3% is mercifully low, but the overall reliability picture is dire—these vehicles are consistently failing their tests.
At nearly 325,000 miles on average, these trucks are heavily used workhorses, which explains some test failures, but a 4.8% first-time pass rate suggests systemic maintenance issues rather than mileage wear alone. If you're considering one, budget for immediate professional inspection and expect significant remedial work before it will pass MOT.
What to check before buying a 2006 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.180
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.
Before you buy a Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.180
MOT history is one piece of the puzzle. These checks can reveal what CarHunch can't.
CarHunch may earn a small commission if you buy via these links — at no extra cost to you.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2006 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.180 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.
Half of all 2006 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.180 vehicles fall between 203,236 and 384,916 miles.
2006 Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.180 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2022, 91% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2022.
MOT History Averages
Found a specific Daf Trucks Fa Lf45.180?
Enter the reg to see its individual MOT history, AI Hunches, and how it compares to this cohort.