Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2004 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.180?

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 2004 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.180?

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 2004 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.180?

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 2004 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.180 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 346 vehicles, the 2004 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.180 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 85%, 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 2004 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.180?

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 Lf55.180 (2004)

346 real MOT outcomes analysed • 85% first-time pass rate

2004 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.180

CarHunch analysed 346 real MOT records for the 2004 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.180. 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. 346 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

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.

The 2004 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.180 passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (85% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

85%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.06

Over 1.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

383k

Middle half: 333k–471k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 85% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 346 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 346 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 2,482 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.180 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 48.7%

1,209

Yellow 13.9%

345

Blue 10%

249

Red 9.3%

230

Green 7.3%

182

Orange 4.1%

101

Silver 2.1%

Grey 2%

Multi-colour 1%

Black 0.9%

Cream 0.5%

Purple 0.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2004 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.180 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.

382,915

typical

333,496

low mileage

471,192

high mileage

Half of all 2004 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.180 vehicles fall between 333,496 and 471,192 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 333,496 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.

✓ 333,496–471,192 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2004 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.180s sit.

⚠ Over 636,109 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2004 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.180 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 63% of 2004 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.180s are still active.

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.
* 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

1.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.06

Avg failures per vehicle

0.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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