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DF53 ESU

2003 Renault Clio · Petrol · 1149cc

Black Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1149cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Renault Clio Petrol 1149cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 93,269 miles on the clock, averaging 5,905 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DF53 ESU

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,269
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,905

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading93,269 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,905
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DF53 ESU 27k43k60k77k93k '07'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,269 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,269 miles
Since last MOT+5,141 miles
PASS
Mileage88,128 miles
Since last MOT+5,466 miles
PASS
Mileage82,662 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,661 miles
Since last MOT+5,900 miles
PASS
Mileage76,761 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,761 miles
Since last MOT+4,540 miles
PASS
Mileage72,221 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,221 miles
Since last MOT+5,261 miles
PASS
Mileage66,960 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,960 miles
Since last MOT+4,701 miles
PASS
Mileage62,259 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,259 miles
Since last MOT+4,646 miles
PASS
Mileage57,613 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,612 miles
Since last MOT+8,783 miles
PASS
Mileage48,829 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage35,459 miles
Since last MOT+8,629 miles
PASS
Mileage26,830 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,830 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 ESU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1149cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDF — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DF53 ESU

What car is DF53 ESU?

DF53 ESU is a black Renault Clio, petrol (1149cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DF53 ESU?

The last recorded mileage for DF53 ESU was 93,269 miles, recorded on 6 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF53 ESU passed its MOT?

DF53 ESU has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 6 Apr 2018.

Is DF53 ESU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DF53 ESU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is DF53 ESU?

DF53 ESU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.