2017 DAF LF 180 FA Heavy oil · FN67 ANV

The 2017 DAF LF 180 FA presents a stable roadworthiness trend with a clean pass at the most recent test on 9 December 2025 at 298,922 miles. Every MOT entry from 13 January 2022 through to the latest examination records a pass with no defects or advisories noted by the tester. The maintenance history shows no worsening mechanical condition and no recurring faults requiring corrective action across the four-year span of records. Annual mileage averages roughly 33,200 miles, consistent with hard commercial use for a nine-year-old truck. The records show steady accumulation: 184,650 miles in January 2022, 214,011 by December 2022, 243,349 in December 2023, 270,615 in December 2024, and 298,922 in December 2025. A single gap exists between the January 2022 and December 2022 tests of eleven months rather than twelve, but no standing period or mileage anomaly appears. The DVSA data is sparse on detail, with each entry listing zero defects, which limits insight into component wear beneath the surface. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the high annual mileage and absence of any advisory captures in the record. Testers issued no structural integrity or corrosion flags, yet the lack of advisories on a 299,000-mile chassis warrants scrutiny of chassis rails and subframe for fatigue. Drivetrain components including the clutch and gearbox should be assessed for wear proportional to the recorded distance. Exhaust emissions passed at every interval, suggesting the diesel powertrain received adequate servicing. The clean MOT trail implies previous operators kept the vehicle to test standard, though no evidence exists of proactive part replacement beyond statutory requirement. Pre-purchase examination by a HGV technician remains essential before commitment.