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ML53 THZ

2003 Renault Clio · Petrol · 1149cc

Red Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 72,940 miles on the clock, averaging 3,700 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ML53 THZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
72,940
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
3,700

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading72,940 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year3,700
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML53 THZ 11k26k42k57k73k '06'23'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,940 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,936 miles
Since last MOT+1,681 miles
PASS
Mileage71,255 miles
Since last MOT+1,550 miles
PASS
Mileage69,705 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,705 miles
Since last MOT+1,252 miles
PASS
Mileage68,453 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,452 miles
Since last MOT+1,014 miles
PASS
Mileage67,438 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,436 miles
PASS
Mileage811,946 miles
Since last MOT+750,715 miles
PASS
Mileage61,231 miles
Since last MOT+11,922 miles
PASS
Mileage49,309 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,309 miles
Since last MOT+15,627 miles
PASS
Mileage33,682 miles
Since last MOT+7,477 miles
PASS
Mileage26,205 miles
Since last MOT+2,894 miles
PASS
Mileage23,311 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,290 miles
Since last MOT+2,460 miles
PASS
Mileage20,830 miles
Since last MOT+2,598 miles
PASS
Mileage18,232 miles
Since last MOT+2,691 miles
PASS
Mileage15,541 miles
Since last MOT+4,837 miles
PASS
Mileage10,704 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 THZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
ColourRed
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 THZ

What car is ML53 THZ?

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

What is the mileage of ML53 THZ?

The last recorded mileage for ML53 THZ was 72,940 miles, recorded on 22 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML53 THZ passed its MOT?

ML53 THZ has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Aug 2023.

Is ML53 THZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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