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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 175,775 miles on the clock, averaging 12,728 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RF53 RCU
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 175,775 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 61 |
| Average per year | 12,728 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RF53 RCU |
| Make | Renault |
| Model | Clio |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1149cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RF — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RF53 RCU
What car is RF53 RCU?
RF53 RCU is an red Renault Clio, petrol (1149cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RF53 RCU?
The last recorded mileage for RF53 RCU was 175,775 miles, recorded on 16 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RF53 RCU passed its MOT?
RF53 RCU has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 16 Feb 2018.
Is RF53 RCU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF53 RCU 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 RF53 RCU?
RF53 RCU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.