2009 Leyland DAF FA LF55.220 15 E 6.7L Diesel · FN09 MZD

The recorded roadworthiness history of this 2009 DAF LF55.220 reflects a heavy commercial platform that has consistently passed its annual MOT assessments without recorded failures, though a small cluster of advisories in the two most recent tests gives a clear pointer toward the components now showing their age. The most recent assessment on 2023-02-15 was a pass with an advisory concerning nearside axle 1 tyre condition, while the preceding 2022-01-20 test flagged a weak offside front leaf spring together with a spray suppression defect on the offside rear. Earlier tests from 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2017 were all clean passes with no advisories or failures recorded, indicating that the underlying mechanical condition has remained broadly compliant with MOT standards but the two latest entries mark the first signs of wear being formally noted by the testing station. With 492,015 miles recorded over roughly seventeen years of operation, the annual mileage equates to approximately 28,942 miles per year, which is a substantial accumulation for a vehicle of this type and points to sustained, hard commercial use. There are no prolonged gaps between tests within the recorded history, with assessments falling at broadly yearly intervals from 2017 through 2023, suggesting the vehicle has remained in continuous service rather than experiencing long periods off the road. From a mechanical standpoint, this kind of high annual mileage over many years concentrates wear on the drivetrain, braking system, steering linkages and the suspension components that carry the load of the chassis, and the advisories now beginning to surface on this record are consistent with that pattern of use. For a prospective buyer, the leaf spring advisory recorded on the 2022 test is the single most pressing structural concern to verify, as a spring flagged as weak may have deteriorated further since that assessment and could now be approaching a point where replacement is required. On a stationary inspection, look for any visible sagging or broken leaves on the offside front spring assembly, and pay particular attention to the spring hangers, U-bolts and shackles for cracks, worn bushes or movement that would indicate the mountings themselves have loosened under load. On a road test, listen for any knocking or metallic clunks from the front suspension when traversing speed bumps or potholes, as this would suggest the weakened spring has allowed additional movement in the assembly. The nearside axle 1 tyre condition advisory from the latest assessment is also worth probing, particularly given the high accumulated mileage which typically accelerates shoulder wear on steering axles. Inspect the nearside front tyre for uneven wear across the tread, feathering on the inside or outside shoulder, or any cracking or deformation of the sidewall that would point to prolonged use beyond the advisory stage. Finally, although not flagged, request that the full braking system including the discs, calipers, hoses and air lines are checked thoroughly given the high mileage, and confirm that the spray suppression issue recorded in 2022 has been rectified with the offside rear mudguard or flap correctly re-secured to prevent repeat advisories.