Where was the HW53P number plate registered?

Vehicles with the HW53P prefix were first registered in Portsmouth, South East through official DVLA regional allocation tag HW.

What year was a HW53P registration plate released?

The HW53P series was issued during September 2003 to February 2004.

What is the MOT pass rate for HW53P vehicles?

Vehicles in the HW53P cohort demonstrate an average historical MOT pass rate of 80% based on 5 recorded DVSA inspections.

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HW53P Series Number Plates

UK vehicles registered in Portsmouth, South East during September 2003 to February 2004 with registration prefix HW53P.

Area Office: Portsmouth (Portsmouth, South East)
Release Period: September 2003 to February 2004
Tracked in Batch: 3 vehicles
MOT Pass Rate: 80%

Popular Makes

MAZDA 33.3% (1)

MERCEDES-BENZ 33.3% (1)

NISSAN 33.3% (1)

80%

Average MOT Pass Rate

Based on 5 historical tests

Common Colors

Black1 vehicles

Silver1 vehicles

White1 vehicles

Active Plates in HW53P Series(3 of 3 displayed)

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HW53PDS

MOT Valid

MERCEDES-BENZ E

2.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 15 Sep 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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HW53PJW

MOT Expired

NISSAN QASHQAI TEKNA E-POWER AUTO

Hybrid Electric (Clean) · White

First Used: Mar 2026
MOT Expiry: —
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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HW53PMW

MOT Expired

MAZDA CX-5 HOMURA MHEV

Petrol · Black

First Used: May 2025
MOT Expiry: —
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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Reliability & Common Problem Guides for HW53P Makes

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

MAZDA Common Problems MERCEDES-BENZ Common Problems NISSAN Common Problems

Frequently Asked Questions about HW53P Plates

Where was the HW53P number plate series registered?

Vehicles starting with HW53P were assigned to the Portsmouth covering Portsmouth, South East. The first two letters (HW) identify the memory tag assigned by the DVLA.

What registration period is HW53P?

The HW53P age identifier corresponds to vehicles first registered between September 2003 to February 2004.

How can I check the MOT history of a HW53P 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.