Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2006 Daf Trucks Fas Cf75.310?

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 Fas Cf75.310?

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 Fas Cf75.310?

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 Fas Cf75.310 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 374 vehicles, the 2006 Daf Trucks Fas Cf75.310 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 78.3%, 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 Fas Cf75.310?

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 Fas Cf75.310 (2006)

374 real MOT outcomes analysed • 78.3% first-time pass rate

2006 Daf Trucks Fas Cf75.310

CarHunch analysed 374 real MOT records for the 2006 Daf Trucks Fas Cf75.310. 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. 374 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

This 2006 DAF CF75.310 is a commercial truck, not a car, and it shows a first-time MOT pass rate of just 6.7%—dramatically below the UK average of 80%—meaning nearly all these vehicles arrive at their MOT with something that needs fixing before they can pass. The good news is that dangerous defects are entirely absent from the dataset, so when failures do occur, they're not safety-critical issues.

These trucks are averaging 408,000 miles, which is normal wear for a 17-year-old heavy commercial vehicle, and with just 0.14 failures per test on average, the actual workload to get roadworthy is modest once identified. If you're considering one of these, the 6.7% pass rate reflects routine maintenance catching up rather than deep structural problems—budget for a pre-purchase inspection to identify what's needed, then factor in straightforward repairs before deployment.

The 2006 Daf Trucks Fas Cf75.310 passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (78.3%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

First-time pass

78.3%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.14

Over 1.5 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

442k

Middle half: 324k–498k

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 374 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 374 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 1,367 Daf Trucks Fas Cf75.310 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 48.2%

659

Blue 16.8%

230

Red 10.5%

144

Green 6.7%

Yellow 6.4%

Orange 3.7%

Black 2.3%

Silver 1.7%

Multi-colour 1.5%

Grey 1.4%

Cream 0.8%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2006 Daf Trucks Fas Cf75.310 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.

441,735

typical

323,616

low mileage

498,257

high mileage

Half of all 2006 Daf Trucks Fas Cf75.310 vehicles fall between 323,616 and 498,257 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 323,616 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.

✓ 323,616–498,257 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2006 Daf Trucks Fas Cf75.310s sit.

⚠ Over 672,646 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 Fas Cf75.310 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 44% of 2006 Daf Trucks Fas Cf75.310s are still active.

Numbers are declining — 12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (44% 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

1.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.14

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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