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ML03 VRW

2003 Renault Clio · Diesel · 1461cc

Silver Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1461cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1461cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 126,738 miles on the clock, averaging 8,878 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.5 dCi engine is known for crankshaft connecting rod bearings (main/rod bearings).

MOT & Mileage History for ML03 VRW

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,738
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
8,878

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading126,738 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,823
Average per year8,878
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ML03 VRW 57k75k92k109k127k '06'14'09

Check ML03 VRW

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,738 miles
Since last MOT+8,823 miles
PASS
Mileage117,915 miles
Since last MOT+9,622 miles
PASS
Mileage108,293 miles
Since last MOT+9,753 miles
PASS
Mileage98,540 miles
Since last MOT+13,447 miles
PASS
Mileage85,093 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,093 miles
Since last MOT+9,750 miles
PASS
Mileage75,343 miles
Since last MOT+9,536 miles
PASS
Mileage65,807 miles
Since last MOT+8,663 miles
PASS
Mileage57,144 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Renault Clio

These are the most commonly reported problems on Renault Clio models (1998–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Crankshaft connecting rod bearings (main/rod bearings)

Premature wear or failure due to oil starvation from poor circulation, manufacturing tolerances, or contaminated/delayed oil changes.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 VRW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1461cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About ML03 VRW

What car is ML03 VRW?

ML03 VRW is an silver Renault Clio, diesel (1461cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of ML03 VRW?

The last recorded mileage for ML03 VRW was 126,738 miles, recorded on 21 Feb 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML03 VRW passed its MOT?

ML03 VRW has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 21 Feb 2014.

Is ML03 VRW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML03 VRW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is ML03 VRW?

ML03 VRW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.