Where was the BY53J number plate registered?

Vehicles with the BY53J prefix were first registered in Birmingham, West Midlands through official DVLA regional allocation tag BY.

What year was a BY53J registration plate released?

The BY53J series was issued during September 2003 to February 2004.

What is the MOT pass rate for BY53J vehicles?

Vehicles in the BY53J cohort demonstrate an average historical MOT pass rate of 69.2% based on 13 recorded DVSA inspections.

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BY53J Series Number Plates

UK vehicles registered in Birmingham, West Midlands during September 2003 to February 2004 with registration prefix BY53J.

Area Office: Birmingham (Birmingham, West Midlands)
Release Period: September 2003 to February 2004
Tracked in Batch: 3 vehicles
MOT Pass Rate: 69.2%

Popular Makes

MERCEDES-BENZ 33.3% (1)

MINI 33.3% (1)

VAUXHALL 33.3% (1)

69.2%

Average MOT Pass Rate

Based on 13 historical tests

Common Colors

Black1 vehicles

Purple1 vehicles

White1 vehicles

Active Plates in BY53J Series(3 of 3 displayed)

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BY53JCW

MOT Expired

MINI MINI

1.6L · Petrol · Purple

First Used: May 2005
MOT Expiry: 21 Jan 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Purple

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BY53JEB

MOT Valid

MERCEDES-BENZ C

2.1L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Jul 2008
MOT Expiry: 25 Sep 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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BY53JEN

MOT Valid

VAUXHALL GRANDLAND X ELITE NAV TURBO A

1.2L · Petrol · White

First Used: May 2021
MOT Expiry: 24 May 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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Reliability & Common Problem Guides for BY53J Makes

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

MERCEDES-BENZ Common Problems MINI Common Problems VAUXHALL Common Problems

Frequently Asked Questions about BY53J Plates

Where was the BY53J number plate series registered?

Vehicles starting with BY53J were assigned to the Birmingham covering Birmingham, West Midlands. The first two letters (BY) identify the memory tag assigned by the DVLA.

What registration period is BY53J?

The BY53J age identifier corresponds to vehicles first registered between September 2003 to February 2004.

How can I check the MOT history of a BY53J 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.