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EY53 VLJ

2003 Renault Clio · Petrol · 1149cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 85,451 miles on the clock, averaging 4,559 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EY53 VLJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,451
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2012
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,559

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

Low mileage
Latest reading85,451 miles
Reading date
Miles last year960
Average per year4,559
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EY53 VLJ 47k57k66k76k85k '12'20'16

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,451 miles
Since last MOT+960 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,491 miles
Since last MOT+6,597 miles
PASS
Mileage77,894 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,894 miles
Since last MOT+9,094 miles
PASS
Mileage68,800 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,800 miles
Since last MOT+1,661 miles
PASS
Mileage67,139 miles
Since last MOT+1,667 miles
PASS
Mileage65,472 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,472 miles
Since last MOT+3,355 miles
PASS
Mileage62,117 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,109 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,096 miles
Since last MOT+4,036 miles
PASS
Mileage58,060 miles
Since last MOT+8,975 miles
PASS
Mileage49,085 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,085 miles
Since last MOT+2,156 miles
PASS
Mileage46,929 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 VLJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1149cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEY — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EY53 VLJ

What car is EY53 VLJ?

EY53 VLJ is an black Renault Clio, petrol (1149cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EY53 VLJ?

The last recorded mileage for EY53 VLJ was 85,451 miles, recorded on 28 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EY53 VLJ passed its MOT?

EY53 VLJ has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 28 Dec 2020.

Is EY53 VLJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EY53 VLJ 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 EY53 VLJ?

EY53 VLJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.