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PL53B Series Number Plates

UK vehicles registered in Preston, North West during September 2003 to February 2004 with registration prefix PL53B.

Area Office: Preston (Preston, North West)
Release Period: September 2003 to February 2004
Tracked in Batch: 32 vehicles
MOT Pass Rate: 71.2%

Popular Makes

FORD 37.5% (12)

VOLKSWAGEN 25% (8)

VAUXHALL 15.6% (5)

71.2%

Average MOT Pass Rate

Based on 118 historical tests

Common Colors

Silver12 vehicles

Black6 vehicles

Red5 vehicles

Active Plates in PL53B Series(32 of 32 displayed)

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 01 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLKSWAGEN POLO

1.2L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 12 Mar 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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FORD TRANSIT

2.0L · Diesel · White

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 09 Nov 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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FORD FIESTA

1.2L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 19 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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FORD FIESTA

1.2L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 30 Jun 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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FORD TRANSIT

2.0L · Diesel · White

First Used: Feb 2004
MOT Expiry: 25 Jun 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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FORD TRANSIT CONNECT

1.8L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 18 Mar 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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FORD RANGER

2.5L · Diesel · White

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 29 Jul 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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FORD TRANSIT

2.0L · Diesel · White

First Used: Feb 2004
MOT Expiry: 01 May 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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FORD FIESTA

1.4L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 14 Dec 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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FORD FIESTA

1.2L · Petrol · Green

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 17 Jul 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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FORD RANGER

2.5L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 15 Sep 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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FORD FUSION

1.4L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Feb 2004
MOT Expiry: 06 Jul 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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FORD FIESTA

1.2L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 23 Nov 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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VAUXHALL ZAFIRA

2.0L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 21 Dec 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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BMW 8 SERIES

4.4L · Petrol · Black

First Used: May 2021
MOT Expiry: 22 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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VAUXHALL ZAFIRA

1.8L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Feb 2004
MOT Expiry: 18 Apr 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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VAUXHALL CORSA

1.2L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Feb 2004
MOT Expiry: 18 Mar 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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MINI COOPER SD

2.0L · Diesel · BLACK

First Used: Jun 2017
MOT Expiry: 29 Sep 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: BLACK

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VAUXHALL ASTRA

1.7L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 12 Jan 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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UntaxedMOT Expired

VAUXHALL CORSA

1.2L · PETROL · SILVER

First Used: Feb 2004
MOT Expiry: —
Tax Status: Untaxed
Color: SILVER

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VOLKSWAGEN POLO

1.2L · Petrol · Silver

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

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Feb 2004
MOT Expiry: 04 Nov 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLKSWAGEN POLO

1.4L · Diesel · Silver

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

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

2.0L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Feb 2004
MOT Expiry: 13 Jan 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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VOLKSWAGEN LUPO

1.0L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Feb 2004
MOT Expiry: 17 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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VOLKSWAGEN LUPO

1.7L · Diesel · Red

First Used: Feb 2004
MOT Expiry: 19 Nov 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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MERCEDES-BENZ C

1.8L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 22 Nov 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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MERCEDES-BENZ C

2.1L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 04 Apr 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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MERCEDES-BENZ E

2.1L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Feb 2004
MOT Expiry: 16 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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MERCEDES-BENZ C

2.1L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Feb 2004
MOT Expiry: 13 Sep 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS

1.6L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Feb 2004
MOT Expiry: 30 Oct 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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Reliability & Common Problem Guides for PL53B Makes

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

FORD Common Problems VOLKSWAGEN Common Problems VAUXHALL Common Problems

Frequently Asked Questions about PL53B Plates

Where was the PL53B number plate series registered?

Vehicles starting with PL53B were assigned to the Preston covering Preston, North West. The first two letters (PL) identify the memory tag assigned by the DVLA.

What registration period is PL53B?

The PL53B age identifier corresponds to vehicles first registered between September 2003 to February 2004.

How can I check the MOT history of a PL53B 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.