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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 Kia Carens Diesel 1991cc has had 6 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 2 (67% pass rate). It has 167,364 miles on the clock, averaging 22,732 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for ML53 TLX
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 167,364 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 14,543 |
| Average per year | 22,732 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ML53 TLX |
| Make | Kia |
| Model | Carens |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1991cc |
| 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 TLX
What car is ML53 TLX?
ML53 TLX is an silver Kia Carens, diesel (1991cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of ML53 TLX?
The last recorded mileage for ML53 TLX was 167,364 miles, recorded on 16 Nov 2009 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML53 TLX passed its MOT?
ML53 TLX has had 6 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (4 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 16 Nov 2009.
Is ML53 TLX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 TLX 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 TLX?
ML53 TLX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.