Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.180 (2002)
2002 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.180
CarHunch analysed 575 real MOT records for the 2002 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.180. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2002 DAF LF55.180 is a commercial truck, and its 1.6% first-time pass rate is catastrophically below the UK average of 80%—but this reflects the brutal reality of aging heavy-duty vehicles rather than a design flaw. Nearly all vehicles in this cohort are diesel (574 of 575), and virtually none pass their MOT without requiring work, meaning any purchase will need immediate and likely substantial repairs.
With a median mileage of 331,022 miles, these trucks are heavily worked machines well past their prime, which explains why advisories average 0.1 per vehicle and failures are minimal (0.02)—there's little left to fail because the vehicles are already stripped to essentials. If you're considering one, budget for serious mechanical work upfront, get a thorough pre-purchase inspection from a truck specialist, and factor in that you're buying a vehicle that will demand constant attention to stay roadworthy.
What to check before buying a 2002 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.180
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.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (100%) | 574 | 1.6% | 0.02 |
| Gas (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2002 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.180 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 2002 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.180 vehicles fall between 238,559 and 422,415 miles.
MOT History Averages
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