Daf Unknown (2002)

331 real MOT outcomes analysed • 5.1% first-time pass rate

2002 Daf Unknown

CarHunch analysed 331 real MOT records for the 2002 Daf Unknown. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2002 DAF has a 5.1% first-time pass rate—catastrophically below the 80% UK average—making it an extremely unreliable choice for any buyer. The silver lining is that dangerous defects are non-existent at 0%, so safety failures aren't the problem; instead, these vehicles rack up repeated minor and moderate faults that keep them off the road.

The median mileage of 291,012 is very high for a 22-year-old vehicle, yet these DAFs average fewer than 0.1 failures per test, suggesting they fail on easily-repairable niggles rather than structural wear. Before committing to one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on emission systems, lights, and brake condition—the pattern here points to repeated correctable defects rather than terminal mechanical decay.

Below average reliability 74.9% below UK average
5.1%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
291,012
typical mileage
129,198–871,722 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.05
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2002 Daf 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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Mileage Distribution

Most 2002 Daf 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.

129,198
low mileage
291,012
typical
871,722
high mileage

Half of all 2002 Daf Unknown vehicles fall between 129,198 and 871,722 miles.

2002 Daf Unknown — Still on the Road

11 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2020 — 79% of the peak remain.

14 11 2017 2020

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2020.

MOT History Averages

1.2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.05
Avg failures per vehicle
0.3
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2002 Daf Unknown

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 37.1%
    Service brake efficiency below requirements
  • 25.7%
    Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2
  • 17.1%
    Oil leak, but not excessive
  • 17.1%
    Parking brake efficiency below requirements
  • 11.4%
    Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush
  • 11.4%
    Nearside Headlamp aim too high
  • 11.4%
    Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel
  • 11.4%
    Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2002. Counts include advisories and failures.

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