Daf Trucks Fatcf75.250 (2003)

117 real MOT outcomes analysed • 1.7% first-time pass rate

2003 Daf Trucks Fatcf75.250

CarHunch analysed 117 real MOT records for the 2003 Daf Trucks Fatcf75.250. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2003 DAF FATCF75.250 is a heavy commercial truck, and it fails MOT at a dramatically different rate than ordinary cars—only 1.7% pass first time compared to the UK average of 80%. The absence of dangerous defects and extremely low failure rate (0.08 per vehicle) suggests these trucks are built to withstand intense use, though the median mileage of 664,219 km reveals they're typically high-mileage workhorses by this stage of life.

The real story here is durability under load: these vehicles accumulate serious miles but still present almost no advisory issues, meaning owners who maintain them properly get genuinely robust machines. If you're buying one, focus entirely on maintenance history and service records rather than MOT results—the data shows these trucks tolerate wear that would retire a car, but neglect becomes catastrophic fast.

Below average reliability 78.3% below UK average
1.7%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
664,219
typical mileage
664,219–753,155 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.08
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2003 Daf Trucks Fatcf75.250

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2003 Daf Trucks Fatcf75.250 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

664,219
low mileage
664,219
typical
753,155
high mileage

Half of all 2003 Daf Trucks Fatcf75.250 vehicles fall between 664,219 and 753,155 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.08
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

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