Daf Trucks Fadcf85.340 (2004)
2004 Daf Trucks Fadcf85.340
CarHunch analysed 578 real MOT records for the 2004 Daf Trucks Fadcf85.340.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This DAF truck is exceptionally unreliable for MOT testing, with a first-time pass rate of just 4.1% against the UK average of 80%—meaning 96 out of every 100 vehicles fail their test. The dangerous defect rate sits at a negligible 0.2%, so while these trucks rarely pass, safety-critical failures are mercifully rare.
These are working vehicles with serious mileage: the median sits at 478,694 miles, which explains much of the failure pattern. The near-zero advisories combined with high failure rates suggests these trucks hit sudden, significant problems rather than developing gradual wear, so any purchase must be backed by a professional pre-buy inspection from a diesel specialist—don't rely on recent MOT history alone.
The 2004 Daf Trucks Fadcf85.340 has a below-average first-time pass rate (71.7% vs ~80% UK average) — check the specific vehicle's full MOT history carefully before buying.
These stats describe 578 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.
What tends to go wrong
Across 578 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2004.
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Based on MOT data from 578 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 574 | 71.7% | 0.1 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 3,001 Daf Trucks Fadcf85.340 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2004 Daf Trucks Fadcf85.340 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.
Half of all 2004 Daf Trucks Fadcf85.340 vehicles fall between 416,386 and 599,586 miles.
2004 Daf Trucks Fadcf85.340 — Still on the Road
Numbers are thinning — 33% of 2004 Daf Trucks Fadcf85.340s are still active.
Numbers are declining — 10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2022 (33% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2022.
* 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.
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