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Daf Trucks Fa 45.150 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Daf Trucks Fa 45.150 reliable? We analysed 658 real MOT tests across 131 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 658 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
80.7%
Typical Mileage
198,421mi
Annual Mileage
2,876mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
26yrs

The Daf Trucks Fa 45.150 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include service brake: efficiency below requirements, brake binding and brake pipe excessively corroded. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Daf Trucks Fa 45.150.

Daf Trucks Fa 45.150 Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Daf Trucks Fa 45.150. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Daf Trucks Fa 45.150 MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Daf Trucks Fa 45.150 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

92.6%
2002
84.9%
2001
75.7%
2000

Daf Trucks Fa 45.150 Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Daf Trucks Fa 45.150 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 16
brake binding 10
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8
brake recording little or no effort 6
Headlamp aim too high 6
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground 6
Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam 4

Daf Trucks Fa 45.150 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Daf Trucks Fa 45.150 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
1,115 mi/yr
Typical
2,876 mi/yr
Average
10,090 mi/yr
Heavy usage
18,103 mi/yr

Daf Trucks Fa 45.150 MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Daf Trucks Fa 45.150 year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2002 135 92.6% 106,464 149,517 191,624
2001 238 84.9% 137,921 204,980 298,086
2000 177 75.7% 140,893 243,332 316,029

Daf Trucks Fa 45.150 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Daf Trucks Fa 45.150 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
198,421 mi
75th Percentile
292,600 mi
95th Percentile
489,289 mi
Max Recorded
1,007,328 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Daf Trucks Fa 45.150

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2002

92.6% MOT pass rate from 135 tests

Year to avoid
2000

75.7% MOT pass rate from 177 tests

The best year to buy a used Daf Trucks Fa 45.150 is 2002, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.6% across 135 tests. The 2000 model year has the lowest pass rate at 75.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Daf Trucks Fa 45.150 Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Daf Trucks Fa 45.150 THIS CAR 80.7% 658 198,421 mi 26 yrs
Daf Trucks Unknown 88.3% 4,047 199,061 mi 18 yrs
Daf Trucks Lf 84.2% 4,023 232,647 mi — yrs
Daf Trucks Fa LF45.150 79.2% 3,459 222,300 mi 24 yrs
Mercedes-benz A 180 D AMG Line 93.5% 920 64,045 mi — yrs

Compared to the Daf Trucks Unknown (88.3% pass rate) and the Daf Trucks Lf (84.2% pass rate), the Daf Trucks Fa 45.150 trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Daf Trucks Fa 45.150?

The Daf Trucks Fa 45.150 has an overall MOT pass rate of 80.7% across 658 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

The most common problems on the Daf Trucks Fa 45.150 are service brake: efficiency below requirements (16 recorded failures), brake binding (10), and brake pipe excessively corroded (9). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.

A typical Daf Trucks Fa 45.150 owner drives around 2,876 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

In terms of longevity, most Daf Trucks Fa 45.150 models stay on UK roads for around 26 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Daf Trucks Fa 45.150 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Daf Trucks Fa 45.150 reliable?
Based on 658 MOT tests, the Daf Trucks Fa 45.150 has a 80.7% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Daf Trucks Fa 45.150?
The most common MOT failures are service brake: efficiency below requirements, brake binding, and brake pipe excessively corroded. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a Daf Trucks Fa 45.150 do per year?
The typical Daf Trucks Fa 45.150 does around 2,876 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Daf Trucks Fa 45.150 last?
Most Daf Trucks Fa 45.150 models stay on UK roads for around 26 years based on our analysis of 131 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Daf Trucks Fa 45.150?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Daf Trucks Fa 45.150?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Daf Trucks Fa 45.150 is 2002 with a 92.6% pass rate across 135 tests.