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X529 XAA

2001 Daf Trucks Fa 45.150

Cream Diesel 5880cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

368,559 mi
Last recorded368,559 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Daf Trucks Fa 45.150204,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX529 XAA
MakeDaf Trucks
ModelFa 45.150
Year2001
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,880cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2025 368,559 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 365,998 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Signs of corrosion under carriage including front and rear suspension

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 365,533 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under carriage surface corrosion

Fail 30 Jun 2022 365,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under carriage surface corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2021 362,007 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 5 Mar 2021 361,839 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Dashboard switches loose

General corrosion to chassis and components

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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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X529 XAA is a 2001 Daf Trucks Fa 45.150 in Cream with a 5,880cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X529 XAA, 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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X529 XAA is a 2001 Daf Trucks Fa 45.150, first registered on 10 February 2001.

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