2017 DAF Trucks CF 6.7L Heavy oil · FN67 AJX

This DAF CF has produced five successive pass certificates from DVSA testing, with the most recent examination on 21 October 2025 and the previous four on 27 October 2021, 28 September 2022, 23 October 2023 and 21 October 2024 all returning clean sheets with no advisories, failures or recorded defects of any kind. From a strictly pass or fail standpoint the roadworthiness record is unblemished across the documented period, indicating that at the point of each annual test the vehicle satisfied the statutory criteria for brakes, lights, steering, suspension, tyres, emissions and visible structure. That said, a clean MOT history only confirms what was inspected on the day; it provides no evidence about component wear that remained within tolerance, nor about the underlying condition of major drivetrain items such as the engine, gearbox or rear axle, which are not assessed under the MOT regime. The absence of advisories is a positive data point, but on a heavy commercial vehicle of this type and age it should be weighed against the cumulative demands of its operational life. The recorded odometer reading of 392,309 miles against a 2017 first registration equates to an annualised accumulation of roughly 43,500 miles, which is exceptionally high even by the standards expected for a long-haul rigid or distribution truck of this class. Such intensive use concentrates wear on every major consumable and structural area: brake friction material and disc wear, clutch life if manually operated, turbocharger bearings, EGR and DPF components on the emission system, propeller shaft universal joints, and the springs, bushes and anti-roll bar linkages that carry a heavily laden chassis over countless miles. With five passes returned on consecutive annual tests there are no recorded mileage gaps or discontinuities to suggest extended periods off the road, which is consistent with a vehicle that has been worked consistently throughout its life. The buyer should therefore plan for the mechanical reality that driveline and chassis components on this truck will have absorbed very substantial service hours, irrespective of the paperwork looking tidy. For a prospective purchaser, the practical starting point is a thorough physical inspection rather than reliance on the MOT disc alone. On a test drive, listen carefully for any clonks or knocks from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, paying particular attention to the radius arms, torque rods and anti-roll bar drop links that are common wear items on high-mileage CF chassis; any play in the steering or wandering at speed should prompt immediate investigation of the drag link and steering box mountings. Check the brake pedal feel for sponginess or excessive travel and listen for binding or uneven application from the calipers, as commercial disc brakes endure significant thermal cycling at this mileage. Inspect all visible brake pipes and flexible hoses for corrosion, chafing or any sign of weeping, and examine the chassis rails and cross members closely for the early stages of structural corrosion around suspension pick-up points, the rear spring hangers and any outrigger brackets, since these areas are routinely flagged on older CFs once rust begins to take hold. Beyond the chassis and running gear, this engine is likely to be a PX or MX unit depending on specification, and a cold-start observation is essential. Watch for excessive smoke on start-up, any untoward rattle from the turbocharger or injector area, and monitor coolant and oil temperatures under load to confirm the cooling system is functioning correctly, including the viscous fan or electronic fan clutch operation. Check the exhaust gas temperature and any visible DPF pressure readings via the driver display if accessible, as DPF regeneration issues are a recurring theme on high-mileage Euro 6 commercial vehicles. Finally, confirm the condition of the propshaft centre bearing and universal joints by hand on a lift or ramp, inspect the rear axle for any signs of oil seepage around the hubs or differential, and verify the tyre wear pattern is even across all axles to rule out misalignment or suspension geometry wear that the MOT would not have measured. A clean five-year MOT sequence is a reasonable baseline, but on a truck that has covered nearly 400,000 miles, the physical evidence on the day of inspection should be the deciding evidence.