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SM53B Series Number Plates

UK vehicles registered in Edinburgh, Scotland during September 2003 to February 2004 with registration prefix SM53B.

Area Office: Edinburgh (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Release Period: September 2003 to February 2004
Tracked in Batch: 44 vehicles
MOT Pass Rate: 72%

Popular Makes

VOLKSWAGEN 29.5% (13)

VOLVO 15.9% (7)

HONDA 13.6% (6)

72%

Average MOT Pass Rate

Based on 164 historical tests

Common Colors

Silver11 vehicles

Black9 vehicles

Grey8 vehicles

Active Plates in SM53B Series(44 of 44 displayed)

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PEUGEOT 307

1.4L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 03 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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BMW 3 SERIES

3.0L · Diesel · Grey

First Used: Mar 2009
MOT Expiry: 01 Apr 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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HONDA CIVIC

1.6L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 12 Sep 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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HONDA CIVIC

2.0L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 21 Jul 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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HONDA JAZZ

1.3L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 13 Sep 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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BMW 120 M SPORT MHEV AUTO

Hybrid Electric (Clean) · Grey

First Used: Sep 2025
MOT Expiry: —
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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HONDA JAZZ

1.3L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 02 Sep 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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PORSCHE BOXSTER

3.2L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 09 May 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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BMW X5

3.0L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 23 Jun 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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LINCOLN NAVIGATOR

5.4L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Feb 2004
MOT Expiry: 30 Jun 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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FEIYING

0.1L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Jul 2004
MOT Expiry: 15 Jul 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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VOLKSWAGEN POLO

1.2L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 03 Feb 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 22 Nov 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

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

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VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

1.9L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 02 Oct 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.6L · Petrol · Green

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 21 Dec 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.4L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 13 Mar 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.9L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 08 Apr 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.8L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 08 Jan 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

1.9L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 31 Jul 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

1.9L · Diesel · Grey

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 21 Nov 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

1.9L · Diesel · Grey

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 29 Sep 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.9L · Diesel · Green

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 24 Aug 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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CITROEN DS3

1.6L · Diesel · Red

First Used: Apr 2013
MOT Expiry: 29 Aug 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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FORD FOCUS

2.0L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 07 Aug 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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MINI MINI

1.6L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 21 Dec 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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BMW 3 SERIES

1.8L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 05 Nov 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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MINI COOPER

1.6L · Petrol · White

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 17 May 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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PORSCHE CAYMAN S-A

2.7L · Petrol · White

First Used: May 2013
MOT Expiry: 18 Jun 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

1.9L · Diesel · Beige

First Used: Dec 2009
MOT Expiry: 21 Dec 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Beige

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HONDA CIVIC

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 02 Oct 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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HONDA CIVIC

2.0L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 13 Oct 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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PEUGEOT 206

1.4L · Petrol · Silver

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

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PEUGEOT 206

1.4L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 18 Nov 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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PEUGEOT 206

1.1L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 18 Apr 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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VOLVO V40

1.8L · Petrol · Green

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 09 Sep 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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VOLVO S40

1.8L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 22 Feb 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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VOLVO S60

2.0L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 07 Sep 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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VOLVO S60

2.0L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 06 Dec 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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VOLVO S60

2.0L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 29 Jul 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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VOLVO S80

2.4L · Diesel · Silver

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

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VOLVO C70

2.4L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 21 Mar 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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PEUGEOT 206

1.4L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 20 Nov 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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CITROEN C3

1.4L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 18 Feb 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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Reliability & Common Problem Guides for SM53B Makes

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

VOLKSWAGEN Common Problems VOLVO Common Problems HONDA Common Problems

Frequently Asked Questions about SM53B Plates

Where was the SM53B number plate series registered?

Vehicles starting with SM53B were assigned to the Edinburgh covering Edinburgh, Scotland. The first two letters (SM) identify the memory tag assigned by the DVLA.

What registration period is SM53B?

The SM53B age identifier corresponds to vehicles first registered between September 2003 to February 2004.

How can I check the MOT history of a SM53B 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.