Daf Trucks Unknown (2021)
2021 Daf Trucks Unknown
CarHunch is tracking 11,341 2021 Daf Trucks Unknown vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
# 2021 DAF TRUCKS UNKNOWN
This cohort has a 70% first-time pass rate, well below the UK average of 80%, and the diesel variants perform significantly worse at just 40% pass rate—a serious red flag for reliability. No dangerous defects were recorded across 11,341 vehicles, which is the only positive signal in this data.
At 73,605 miles average for 2021 models, these trucks are running hard and the complete absence of recorded failures or advisories is implausible and suggests either incomplete MOT record data or a cohort classification issue. Before committing to purchase, verify the truck's individual MOT history directly with DVLA, as this aggregate picture doesn't match real-world commercial vehicle wear patterns.
We have 11,341 2021 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 2021 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 (100%) | 11,296 | 0.4% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 44 | 93.3% | 0.16 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 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 2021 Daf Trucks Unknown vehicles fall between 57,789 and 85,814 miles.
2021 Daf Trucks Unknown — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 41 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 2022–2025.
Most Common MOT Issues — 2021 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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11.1%
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
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9.3%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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9.3%
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
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5.6%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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3.7%
Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working
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3.7%
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush at axle beam
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3.7%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted
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3.7%
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2021. Counts include advisories and failures.
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