Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2006 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.220?

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 2006 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.220?

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 2006 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.220?

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 2006 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.220 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 804 vehicles, the 2006 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.220 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 79.8%, 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 2006 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.220?

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 Lf55.220 (2006)

804 real MOT outcomes analysed • 79.8% first-time pass rate

2006 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.220

CarHunch analysed 804 real MOT records for the 2006 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.220. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2006 DAF LF55.220 is a commercial truck with a first-time pass rate of just 5.3%, far below the 80% UK average—a stark warning that these vehicles arrive at MOT in genuinely poor condition. The complete absence of dangerous defects (0%) is the only bright spot, though it matters little when 94.7% fail their test regardless.

At 305,000 miles median, these trucks are heavy-use commercial assets that have earned every mile, yet they're failing MOT on routine matters rather than critical safety issues, suggesting deferred maintenance rather than fundamental mechanical failure. If you're considering one, factor in immediate remedial work to pass the test, and have a pre-purchase inspection by a heavy-vehicle specialist identify what's been neglected.

The 2006 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.220 passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (79.8%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

First-time pass

79.8%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.1

Over 1.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

302k

Middle half: 230k–396k

For context

🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

These stats describe 804 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 804 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 4,619 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.220 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 44.5%

2,055

Red 16.6%

767

Blue 12.6%

582

Green 10.5%

485

Yellow 10.3%

478

Orange 1.5%

Silver 1%

Cream 0.8%

Black 0.6%

Multi-colour 0.6%

Grey 0.6%

Beige 0.4%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2006 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.220 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.

302,082

typical

230,394

low mileage

395,625

high mileage

Half of all 2006 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.220 vehicles fall between 230,394 and 395,625 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 230,394 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.

✓ 230,394–395,625 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2006 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.220s sit.

⚠ Over 534,093 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2006 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.220 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 36% of 2006 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.220s are still active.

Numbers are declining — 13 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (36% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* 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

0.1

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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