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 1390cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 88,745 miles on the clock, averaging 7,559 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SM53 DFC
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 88,745 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7 |
| Average per year | 7,559 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM53 DFC |
| Make | Renault |
| Model | Clio |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SM53 DFC
What car is SM53 DFC?
SM53 DFC is an black Renault Clio, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SM53 DFC?
The last recorded mileage for SM53 DFC was 88,745 miles, recorded on 24 Oct 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM53 DFC passed its MOT?
SM53 DFC has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Oct 2014.
Is SM53 DFC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM53 DFC 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 SM53 DFC?
SM53 DFC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.