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AP53B Series Number Plates

UK vehicles registered in Norwich, East Anglia during September 2003 to February 2004 with registration prefix AP53B.

Area Office: Norwich (Norwich, East Anglia)
Release Period: September 2003 to February 2004
Tracked in Batch: 58 vehicles
MOT Pass Rate: 70.6%

Popular Makes

VAUXHALL 32.8% (19)

VOLKSWAGEN 25.9% (15)

CITROEN 13.8% (8)

70.6%

Average MOT Pass Rate

Based on 231 historical tests

Common Colors

Silver17 vehicles

Blue13 vehicles

Black8 vehicles

Active Plates in AP53B Series(58 of 58 displayed)

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MERCEDES-BENZ E

1.9L · Diesel · Grey

First Used: Jan 2020
MOT Expiry: 10 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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NISSAN QASHQAI

1.6L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Mar 2017
MOT Expiry: 19 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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LEXUS IS200

2.0L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 09 Aug 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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CITROEN BERLINGO

1.4L · Petrol · Beige

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 16 Dec 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Beige

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CITROEN C3

1.4L · Petrol · Green

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 25 Feb 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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CITROEN C3

1.4L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 23 Mar 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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CITROEN XSARA

2.0L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 15 Dec 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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CITROEN BERLINGO

2.0L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 20 Feb 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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CITROEN C3

1.4L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Feb 2004
MOT Expiry: 23 Apr 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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SEAT IBIZA

1.0L · Petrol · White

First Used: Jan 2019
MOT Expiry: 20 Sep 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER

2.0L · Diesel · White

First Used: Mar 2013
MOT Expiry: 05 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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CITROEN SAXO

1.1L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 24 Feb 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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JEEP CHEROKEE

2.0L · Diesel · Red

First Used: Oct 2015
MOT Expiry: 29 Oct 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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FIAT DUCATO

2.3L · Diesel · White

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 13 May 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN

1.5L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Apr 2019
MOT Expiry: 01 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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VAUXHALL ZAFIRA

1.8L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 04 Mar 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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VAUXHALL ASTRA

1.6L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 28 Jan 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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VAUXHALL ZAFIRA

1.6L · Petrol · Green

First Used: Feb 2004
MOT Expiry: 12 Jan 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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VAUXHALL VIVARO

1.9L · Diesel · White

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 18 Jul 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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VAUXHALL ZAFIRA

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 26 May 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VAUXHALL ASTRA

1.6L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 23 Nov 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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VAUXHALL ZAFIRA

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 18 Jun 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VAUXHALL ASTRA

1.6L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 02 Jan 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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SORNMOT Expired

VAUXHALL

1.2L · PETROL · TURQUOISE

First Used: Feb 2004
MOT Expiry: 01 Nov 2021
Tax Status: SORN
Color: TURQUOISE

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VAUXHALL MERIVA

1.6L · Petrol · Green

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 23 Aug 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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VAUXHALL CORSA

1.2L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 14 Aug 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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BMW X5

2.9L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 25 Sep 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VAUXHALL FRONTERA

2.2L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 11 Feb 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VAUXHALL ASTRA

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 13 Jul 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VAUXHALL ASTRA

1.6L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 18 Oct 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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BMW 3 SERIES

2.0L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Jun 2008
MOT Expiry: 20 Apr 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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MINI COUNTRYMAN

1.5L · PETROL · GREY

First Used: Dec 2021
MOT Expiry: 19 Dec 2026
Tax Status: Taxed
Color: GREY

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VAUXHALL AGILA

1.2L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 24 Oct 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VAUXHALL ZAFIRA

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 05 Mar 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VAUXHALL ZAFIRA

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Feb 2004
MOT Expiry: 31 Jul 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VAUXHALL ZAFIRA

1.6L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 30 Sep 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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VAUXHALL AGILA

1.2L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 02 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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CITROEN C3

1.4L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 22 Mar 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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VOLKSWAGEN POLO

1.4L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 13 Jun 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLKSWAGEN POLO

1.2L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 07 Aug 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.4L · Petrol · Green

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 22 Nov 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

1.9L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 21 May 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

2.0L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 29 Jan 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Feb 2004
MOT Expiry: 22 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.9L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 14 Dec 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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VOLKSWAGEN POLO

1.9L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 18 Dec 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.6L · Petrol · Green

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 26 Apr 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

1.9L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 21 Nov 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

3.2L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 26 Sep 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.6L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 04 Dec 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.9L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 05 Apr 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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LAND ROVER DEFENDER

2.5L · Diesel · Green

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 02 Mar 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER

2.9L · Diesel · Red

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 02 Aug 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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LAND ROVER DEFENDER

2.5L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 21 Oct 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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NISSAN ALMERA

1.8L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 25 Jul 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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NISSAN MICRA

1.5L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 14 Nov 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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NISSAN MICRA

1.4L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 09 Aug 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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NISSAN ALMERA

1.5L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 11 Dec 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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Reliability & Common Problem Guides for AP53B Makes

Explore common mechanical faults, MOT advisory trends, and recall notices for popular vehicles in this registration batch:

VAUXHALL Common Problems VOLKSWAGEN Common Problems CITROEN Common Problems

Frequently Asked Questions about AP53B Plates

Where was the AP53B number plate series registered?

Vehicles starting with AP53B were assigned to the Norwich covering Norwich, East Anglia. The first two letters (AP) identify the memory tag assigned by the DVLA.

What registration period is AP53B?

The AP53B age identifier corresponds to vehicles first registered between September 2003 to February 2004.

How can I check the MOT history of a AP53B vehicle?

Click any registration in the plate list above to view the complete DVSA inspection history, advisory alerts, mileage progression, road tax status, and our AI mechanical risk evaluation.