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ML53 SSV

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 10 (50% pass rate). It has 135,918 miles on the clock, averaging 7,533 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 ML53 SSV

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,918
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
50%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,533

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading135,918 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,476
Average per year7,533
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML53 SSV 47k69k91k114k136k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage135,918 miles
Since last MOT+9,476 miles
PASS
Mileage126,442 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,442 miles
Since last MOT+7,970 miles
PASS
Mileage118,472 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,472 miles
Since last MOT+5,912 miles
PASS
Mileage112,560 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,560 miles
Since last MOT+118 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,442 miles
Since last MOT+9,836 miles
PASS
Mileage102,606 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,600 miles
Since last MOT+11,702 miles
PASS
Mileage90,898 miles
Since last MOT+2,775 miles
PASS
Mileage88,123 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,112 miles
Since last MOT+6,534 miles
PASS
Mileage81,578 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,566 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,549 miles
Since last MOT+15,622 miles
PASS
Mileage65,927 miles
Since last MOT+5,097 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,830 miles
Since last MOT+6,618 miles
PASS
Mileage54,212 miles
Since last MOT+7,277 miles
PASS
Mileage46,935 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

RegistrationML53 SSV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1461cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ML53 SSV

What car is ML53 SSV?

ML53 SSV is an silver Renault Clio, diesel (1461cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of ML53 SSV?

The last recorded mileage for ML53 SSV was 135,918 miles, recorded on 18 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML53 SSV passed its MOT?

ML53 SSV has had 20 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (10 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 18 Aug 2018.

Is ML53 SSV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 SSV 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 ML53 SSV?

ML53 SSV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.