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ML53 TEJ

2003 Renault Clio · Petrol · 1149cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1149cc
ColourSilver
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 55,841 miles on the clock, averaging 2,394 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ML53 TEJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
55,841
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
2,394

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 reading55,841 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,178
Average per year2,394
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML53 TEJ 15k25k35k46k56k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage55,841 miles
Since last MOT+4,178 miles
PASS
Mileage51,663 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,663 miles
Since last MOT+365 miles
PASS
Mileage51,298 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,298 miles
Since last MOT+508 miles
PASS
Mileage50,790 miles
Since last MOT+559 miles
PASS
Mileage50,231 miles
Since last MOT+817 miles
PASS
Mileage49,414 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,414 miles
Since last MOT+1,250 miles
PASS
Mileage48,164 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,164 miles
Since last MOT+1,782 miles
PASS
Mileage46,382 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,382 miles
Since last MOT+2,607 miles
PASS
Mileage43,775 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,775 miles
Since last MOT+2,721 miles
PASS
Mileage41,054 miles
Since last MOT+2,606 miles
PASS
Mileage38,448 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,448 miles
Since last MOT+2,818 miles
PASS
Mileage35,630 miles
Since last MOT+2,492 miles
PASS
Mileage33,138 miles
Since last MOT+3,111 miles
PASS
Mileage30,027 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,027 miles
Since last MOT+3,027 miles
PASS
Mileage27,000 miles
Since last MOT+4,072 miles
PASS
Mileage22,928 miles
Since last MOT+4,185 miles
PASS
Mileage18,743 miles
Since last MOT+4,238 miles
PASS
Mileage14,505 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 TEJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1149cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ML53 TEJ

What car is ML53 TEJ?

ML53 TEJ is an silver Renault Clio, petrol (1149cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of ML53 TEJ?

The last recorded mileage for ML53 TEJ was 55,841 miles, recorded on 27 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML53 TEJ passed its MOT?

ML53 TEJ has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 27 Dec 2023.

Is ML53 TEJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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