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CB53M Series Number Plates

UK vehicles registered in Cardiff, Wales during September 2003 to February 2004 with registration prefix CB53M.

Area Office
Cardiff (Cardiff, Wales)
Release Period
September 2003 to February 2004
Tracked in Batch
16 vehicles
MOT Pass Rate
81.7%

Popular Makes

AUDI 12.5% (2)
BMW 12.5% (2)
MINI 12.5% (2)
81.7%

Average MOT Pass Rate

Based on 60 historical tests

Common Colors

Grey4 vehicles
Blue3 vehicles
White3 vehicles

Active Plates in CB53M Series(16 of 16 displayed)

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CB53MAY
MOT Valid

TOYOTA AURIS

1.8L · Hybrid Electric (Clean) · White

First Used
Jul 2013
MOT Expiry
24 Sep 2027
Tax Status
—
Color
White
Check History & Specs
CB53MCB
MOT Valid

AUDI A3

1.5L · Petrol · Grey

First Used
Mar 2018
MOT Expiry
21 Mar 2027
Tax Status
—
Color
Grey
Check History & Specs
CB53MCS
MOT Valid

MINI MINI

1.6L · Petrol · Grey

First Used
Sep 2003
MOT Expiry
26 Jan 2027
Tax Status
—
Color
Grey
Check History & Specs
CB53MEE
MOT Expired

DACIA SANDERO EXPRESSION LPG TCE

Gas Bi-Fuel · Green

First Used
Mar 2025
MOT Expiry
—
Tax Status
—
Color
Green
Check History & Specs
CB53MEL
MOT Valid

MINI COOPER D

1.6L · Diesel · White

First Used
Sep 2011
MOT Expiry
01 Sep 2026
Tax Status
—
Color
White
Check History & Specs
CB53MER
MOT Valid

AUDI A4

2.0L · Diesel · Grey

First Used
Apr 2007
MOT Expiry
18 Mar 2027
Tax Status
—
Color
Grey
Check History & Specs
CB53MFC
MOT Valid

ALFA ROMEO GT

3.2L · Petrol · Silver

First Used
Jun 2005
MOT Expiry
10 Feb 2027
Tax Status
—
Color
Silver
Check History & Specs
CB53MLB
MOT Expired

PEUGEOT 206

2.0L · Diesel · Black

First Used
Sep 2003
MOT Expiry
04 Oct 2022
Tax Status
—
Color
Black
Check History & Specs
CB53MLS
MOT Valid

BMW Z4

2.0L · Petrol · Grey

First Used
Jul 2005
MOT Expiry
21 Apr 2027
Tax Status
—
Color
Grey
Check History & Specs
CB53MOG
MOT Valid

MORGAN PLUS 4

2.0L · Petrol · Blue

First Used
Mar 2010
MOT Expiry
14 Aug 2027
Tax Status
—
Color
Blue
Check History & Specs
CB53MOM
MOT Expired

TOYOTA AYGO X DESIGN HEV AUTO

Hybrid Electric (Clean) · Blue

First Used
May 2026
MOT Expiry
—
Tax Status
—
Color
Blue
Check History & Specs
CB53MPS
MOT Valid

SUZUKI GRAND VITARA

1.6L · Petrol · Green

First Used
Feb 2004
MOT Expiry
12 Mar 2027
Tax Status
—
Color
Green
Check History & Specs
CB53MRS
MOT Valid

SUZUKI SWIFT

1.0L · Petrol · Red

First Used
Feb 2019
MOT Expiry
27 Feb 2027
Tax Status
—
Color
Red
Check History & Specs
CB53MUD
MOT Valid

LAND ROVER DISCOVERY

2.5L · Diesel · Silver

First Used
Nov 2003
MOT Expiry
08 Dec 2026
Tax Status
—
Color
Silver
Check History & Specs
CB53MUM
MOT Valid

BMW X3

2.0L · Diesel · White

First Used
Dec 2019
MOT Expiry
23 Aug 2026
Tax Status
—
Color
White
Check History & Specs
CB53MWS
MOT Valid

HYUNDAI IONIQ FIRST EDITION HEV S-A

1.6L · Hybrid Electric (Clean) · Blue

First Used
Aug 2019
MOT Expiry
29 Aug 2026
Tax Status
—
Color
Blue
Check History & Specs

Reliability & Common Problem Guides for CB53M Makes

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Frequently Asked Questions about CB53M Plates

Where was the CB53M number plate series registered?

Vehicles starting with CB53M were assigned to the Cardiff covering Cardiff, Wales. The first two letters (CB) identify the memory tag assigned by the DVLA.

What registration period is CB53M?

The CB53M age identifier corresponds to vehicles first registered between September 2003 to February 2004.

How can I check the MOT history of a CB53M 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.