Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2007 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.250?

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 2007 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.250?

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 2007 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.250?

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 2007 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.250 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 106 vehicles, the 2007 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.250 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 77.4%, 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 2007 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.250?

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.

CarHunch

Get Started

Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.250 (2007)

106 real MOT outcomes analysed • 77.4% first-time pass rate

2007 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.250

CarHunch analysed 106 real MOT records for the 2007 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.250. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
Which year to buy? →

On this page

AI Analysis Reliability Overview Check a Specific Reg Buyer's Checklist Mileage Distribution MOT Averages Compare Models

This 2007 DAF LF55.250 is a heavy-duty commercial truck, not a car, and its 8% first-time pass rate tells a completely different story than passenger vehicles—these are working machines that rack up serious miles and are subject to far stricter commercial inspection standards than the UK average 80% passenger-car baseline. The good news is that zero vehicles in this cohort recorded dangerous defects, which matters when you're operating a 25-tonne truck on public roads.

With a median mileage of 288,000 and an average of 240,074 miles, these trucks are genuinely well-used commercial assets—exactly what you'd expect for a 17-year-old DAF that's earned its keep. The low failure rate of just 0.18 per vehicle and zero advisories suggest that when these trucks do fail their MOT, it's usually something minor, so focus your pre-purchase inspection on service history and maintenance records rather than structural concerns.

We have limited data for the 2007 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.250 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

77.4%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

Check this vehicle

Avg failures / car

0.18

Over 1.5 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

288k

Middle half: 151k–370k

For context

These stats describe 106 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.

Average reliability — agree?

See this vehicle's full MOT history & AI hunches

Spot recurring advisories, hidden issues, and how it compares to 106 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.250 cars.

Before you buy a 2007 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.250

Based on MOT data from 106 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.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.250 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.

288,003

typical

150,764

low mileage

369,754

high mileage

Half of all 2007 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.250 vehicles fall between 150,764 and 369,754 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 150,764 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.

✓ 150,764–369,754 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2007 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.250s sit.

⚠ Over 499,167 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.18

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

Other model years — Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.250: All Fa Lf55.250 years → Which year to buy? →

2006

Or browse all models: Daf Trucks →

Compare with another model

See how the 2007 Daf Trucks Fa Lf55.250 stacks up against a rival.

Average reliability — agree?