Daf Trucks Ft Cf85.380 (2004)

492 real MOT outcomes analysed

2004 Daf Trucks Ft Cf85.380

CarHunch has 492 2004 Daf Trucks Ft Cf85.380 vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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Moderate sample. 492 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

No MOT data available for this vehicle type

The 2004 Daf Trucks Ft Cf85.380 doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Daf Trucks vehicles below.

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Got a specific Daf Trucks Ft Cf85.380 you're checking out?

The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.

UK

The 2004 DAF CF85.380 is a heavy commercial truck, not a standard car, and falls outside the DVLA light-vehicle MOT database used here—these vehicles are tested under the separate DVSA heavy commercial regime instead. This means the 0.3% pass rate figure is a data artefact and should be ignored; no meaningful MOT reliability verdict can be drawn from this cohort of 492 trucks.

What you should know is that the DAF CF85 was a workhorse articulated truck widely used for haulage and logistics throughout the 2000s, known for robust Cummins or DAF engines and relatively good build quality for its class. If you're considering one for commercial use, focus on individual service history, engine hours, and specific component condition (brakes, transmission, suspension) rather than relying on MOT pass rates—speak directly with a heavy-vehicle mechanic familiar with this model before purchase.

MOT statistics not available

We have 492 2004 Daf Trucks Ft Cf85.380 vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

  • Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
  • Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
  • MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
  • Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
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Before you buy a 2004 Daf Trucks Ft Cf85.380

Based on MOT data from 492 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 ClickMechanic
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,093 Daf Trucks Ft Cf85.380 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 50.1%
1,049
Red 34%
711
Blue 4.6%
97
Green 2.6%
54
Orange 1.8%
37
Black 1.6%
34
Multi-colour 1.4%
30
Brown 1.4%
29
Yellow 1%
20
Silver 0.9%
19
Cream 0.3%
7
Purple 0.3%
6
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