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SJ51 EEN

2001 Daf Trucks Fa 45.150

White Diesel 5880cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

32,571 mi
Last recorded32,571 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Daf Trucks Fa 45.150204,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 EEN
MakeDaf Trucks
ModelFa 45.150
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,880cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2025 32,571 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front wrap bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake valve leaking brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassey (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached front drop link bushes exesive play (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering chassey frame very badley corroded repairs inadequate both sides of chassey (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 32,448 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front slight play in king pin

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 32,222 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 31,421 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 30,352 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 29,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

Pass 17 May 2019 28,497 miles

Nearside Front king pin has slight wear

Pass 15 May 2018 27,377 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 14 May 2018 27,377 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort nearside and offside (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 12 May 2017 25,226 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded At master cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At Load Compensating valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 147,439 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 129,722 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 111,047 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

chair lift offside grab handle extension missing

Fail 17 Jul 2007 111,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

chair lift offside grab handle extension missing

Pass 29 Jun 2006 94,281 miles

Offside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2005 74,578 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 74,578 miles

Nearside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Daf Trucks Fa 45.150?

Based on 658 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
2,876
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

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
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SJ51 EEN is a 2001 Daf Trucks Fa 45.150 in White with a 5,880cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2001 Daf Trucks Fa 45.150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 204,980 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Daf Trucks Fa 45.150 fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ51 EEN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daf Trucks Fa 45.150 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Daf Trucks Fa 45.150 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SJ51 EEN is a 2001 Daf Trucks Fa 45.150, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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