2017 DAF TRUCKS FA LF45.1504.5L DIESEL

The 2017 DAF LF45.150 presents a clean roadworthiness status. The most recent test on 28 February 2025 at 252,695 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the maintenance trend across all five MOT entries is stable, showing no advisories or failures at any stage. The mileage pattern is irregular and demands scrutiny. The truck recorded only 40,872 miles at the August 2018 test, then jumped to 166,897 miles by September 2019, implying roughly 126,000 miles in thirteen months. It climbed to 292,605 miles by July 2021 and peaked at 338,572 miles in July 2022. The final 2025 reading of 252,695 miles is lower than 2022, indicating either a clock discrepancy, a replacement odometer, or a data error in the record. A three-year gap separates the 2022 and 2025 tests, leaving the vehicle's condition between those dates undocumented. Given the sparse but clean history, a buyer should physically verify the odometer integrity against service records before purchase. The high annual accumulation points to hard commercial use, so inspect suspension bushes, leaf springs, and brake discs for fatigue even though no faults were logged. Structural chassis members and exhaust emissions systems warrant close checks for corrosion and wear from the heavy mileage cycles. The absence of recorded advisories does not negate the need for a hands-on inspection. Confirm there is no undocumented accident repair or welded section on the frame. Test the drivetrain for slack under load given the 338,572-mile high point. The clean MOT trail reflects compliant testing, not necessarily meticulous upkeep by prior operators.