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FN53 OBU

2003 Renault Clio · Petrol · 1149cc

Red Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1149cc
ColourRed
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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 4 (50% pass rate). It has 55,162 miles on the clock, averaging 5,960 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FN53 OBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
55,162
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2006
50%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
5,960

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 reading55,162 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,960
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FN53 OBU 30k36k43k49k55k '06'10'09

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage55,162 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,162 miles
Since last MOT+6,640 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,522 miles
PASS
Mileage48,525 miles
Since last MOT+5,210 miles
PASS
Mileage43,315 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,315 miles
Since last MOT+13,139 miles
PASS
Mileage30,176 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,176 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 OBU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1149cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFN — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FN53 OBU

What car is FN53 OBU?

FN53 OBU is an red Renault Clio, petrol (1149cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FN53 OBU?

The last recorded mileage for FN53 OBU was 55,162 miles, recorded on 17 Nov 2010 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FN53 OBU passed its MOT?

FN53 OBU has had 8 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (4 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Nov 2010.

Is FN53 OBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FN53 OBU 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 FN53 OBU?

FN53 OBU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.