Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.180 (2004)
2004 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.180
CarHunch analysed 346 real MOT records for the 2004 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.180. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2004 DAF LF55.180 is a heavy-duty commercial truck, and its 5.2% first-time pass rate reflects the demanding nature of lorry MOTs rather than poor build quality—these vehicles face far stricter testing than cars, making the 80% car average irrelevant here. The complete absence of dangerous defects across 346 vehicles is genuinely reassuring for a vehicle class where brake and structural failures carry serious consequences.
With a median mileage of 382,915 miles, these trucks have typically been worked hard, yet they average just 0.06 failures per vehicle, suggesting the DAF platform is robust under commercial use. If you're evaluating one for purchase or continued operation, the low failure count means focus your inspection on maintenance history and service records rather than expecting hidden structural problems—work trucks that stay on the road with this little going wrong are built to last.
What to check before buying a 2004 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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2004 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 2004 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.180 vehicles fall between 333,496 and 471,192 miles.
2004 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.180 — Still on the Road
10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2023 — 63% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2023.
MOT History Averages
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