Vehicle summary
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 131,433 miles on the clock, averaging 7,972 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for ML53 SMU
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 131,433 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12 |
| Average per year | 7,972 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ML53 SMU |
| Make | Renault |
| Model | Clio |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1149cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About ML53 SMU
What car is ML53 SMU?
ML53 SMU is an red Renault Clio, petrol (1149cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of ML53 SMU?
The last recorded mileage for ML53 SMU was 131,433 miles, recorded on 25 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML53 SMU passed its MOT?
ML53 SMU has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 25 Apr 2019.
Is ML53 SMU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 SMU 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 ML53 SMU?
ML53 SMU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.