Daf Trucks Unknown (2017)
2017 Daf Trucks Unknown
CarHunch is tracking 12,717 2017 Daf Trucks Unknown vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 2017 DAF trucks dataset presents an unusual picture: while the overall cohort shows a perfect 100% first-time pass rate against the UK average of 80%, the diesel breakdown reveals a stark anomaly, with one subset achieving only 0.1% passes versus another at 89.3%, suggesting potential data classification issues that undermine confidence in these results. No vehicles in the 12,717-unit sample have ever recorded dangerous defects, and zero average failures or advisories per vehicle indicate exceptionally clean MOT histories—if the data is reliable.
The median mileage of 217,327 miles is notably high for seven-year-old vehicles, typical of commercial trucks in heavy use, which actually makes the absence of failures more impressive from a durability standpoint. Before using this data to make a purchasing decision, verify the fuel type classification with the MOT records directly, as the conflicting pass rates suggest the dataset may have mixed different truck variants or misrecorded categories.
We have 12,717 2017 Daf Trucks Unknown vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 2017 Daf Trucks Unknown
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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 12,600 | 0.2% | 0 |
| Diesel (1%) | 117 | 89.3% | 0.28 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 Daf Trucks Unknown 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.
Half of all 2017 Daf Trucks Unknown vehicles fall between 108,972 and 246,138 miles.
2017 Daf Trucks Unknown — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 105 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
Most Common MOT Issues — 2017 Daf Trucks Unknown
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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70%
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10%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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5%
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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5%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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5%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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5%
Front Bracket broken for steel reservoir under radiator.
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5%
Booked as HGV, DVSA staff spoke to technical who advised Class 4
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5%
Nearside Rear Caliper slides worn.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017. Counts include advisories and failures.
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