Batch Prefix Hub

SM53C Series Number Plates

UK vehicles registered in Edinburgh, Scotland during September 2003 to February 2004 with registration prefix SM53C.

Area Office: Edinburgh (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Release Period: September 2003 to February 2004
Tracked in Batch: 84 vehicles
MOT Pass Rate: 70.2%

Popular Makes

VOLKSWAGEN 35.7% (30)

JAGUAR 10.7% (9)

TOYOTA 9.5% (8)

70.2%

Average MOT Pass Rate

Based on 312 historical tests

Common Colors

Blue23 vehicles

Silver15 vehicles

Black14 vehicles

Active Plates in SM53C Series(84 of 84 displayed)

Filter by 6th Letter:

VOLVO S60

2.0L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Mar 2017
MOT Expiry: 04 Mar 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

Check History & Specs

PEUGEOT 308

1.2L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: May 2017
MOT Expiry: 29 Jun 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

Check History & Specs

NISSAN QASHQAI N-CONNECTA E-POWER A

Hybrid Electric (Clean) · Blue

First Used: Jun 2024
MOT Expiry: —
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

Check History & Specs

TOYOTA COROLLA T3 D4D

2.0L · Diesel · BLACK

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 03 Dec 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: BLACK

Check History & Specs

TOYOTA COROLLA

1.8L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 27 Jun 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

Check History & Specs

CITROEN DISPATCH 1400 EN-PRISE BHDI SS

2.0L · Diesel · WHITE

First Used: Dec 2016
MOT Expiry: 09 Aug 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: WHITE

Check History & Specs

TOYOTA YARIS

1.5L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 19 Aug 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

Check History & Specs

TOYOTA AVENSIS

2.0L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 16 Mar 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

Check History & Specs

TOYOTA LAND CRUISER

3.0L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 28 Apr 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

Check History & Specs

TOYOTA YARIS

1.0L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 09 Dec 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

Check History & Specs

TOYOTA RAV4

2.0L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 28 Jul 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

Check History & Specs

HONDA JAZZ

1.3L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 09 Feb 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

Check History & Specs

LAND ROVER DISCOVERY

2.5L · Diesel · Red

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 27 Sep 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

Check History & Specs

LAND ROVER DEFENDER

2.5L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 27 Sep 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

Check History & Specs

LAND ROVER FREELANDER

2.0L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 22 Mar 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

Check History & Specs

LAND ROVER DISCOVERY

2.5L · Diesel · Green

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 12 Nov 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

Check History & Specs

LAND ROVER DISCOVERY

2.5L · Diesel · Red

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 07 Jun 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

Check History & Specs

TOYOTA PRIUS

1.8L · Hybrid Electric (Clean) · Silver

First Used: Sep 2011
MOT Expiry: 04 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

Check History & Specs

JAECOO 7 LUXURY PHEV AUTO

1.6L · Hybrid Electric (Clean) · Blue

First Used: Apr 2026
MOT Expiry: 15 Sep 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

Check History & Specs

VAUXHALL ASTRA

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 02 Aug 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

Check History & Specs

VAUXHALL VIVARO

1.9L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 16 Mar 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

Check History & Specs

VAUXHALL ASTRA

1.6L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Apr 2015
MOT Expiry: 20 May 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

Check History & Specs

FORD FOCUS

1.8L · Diesel · Grey

First Used: Mar 2008
MOT Expiry: 20 Jul 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

Check History & Specs

VOLKSWAGEN POLO

1.2L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 23 Nov 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

Check History & Specs

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.9L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 02 Oct 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

Check History & Specs

KIA SPORTAGE

1.6L · Petrol · White

First Used: Mar 2020
MOT Expiry: 04 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: White

Check History & Specs

UntaxedMOT Expired

VOLKSWAGEN

1.6L · PETROL · RED

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 21 Mar 2020
Tax Status: Untaxed
Color: RED

Check History & Specs

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 01 Mar 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

Check History & Specs

VOLKSWAGEN POLO

1.4L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 17 Sep 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

Check History & Specs

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

1.6L · Petrol · Beige

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 21 Sep 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Beige

Check History & Specs

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

1.6L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 18 Apr 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

Check History & Specs

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.4L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 06 Jan 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

Check History & Specs

VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER

2.0L · Diesel · White

First Used: Apr 2012
MOT Expiry: 06 Apr 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: White

Check History & Specs

VAUXHALL CORSA SE PREMIUM

1.2L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Mar 2020
MOT Expiry: 13 Apr 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

Check History & Specs

VOLKSWAGEN POLO

1.2L · Petrol · Green

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 23 Aug 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

Check History & Specs

VOLKSWAGEN POLO

1.2L · Petrol · Red

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

Check History & Specs

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.9L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 28 Jan 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

Check History & Specs

VOLKSWAGEN POLO

1.4L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 02 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

Check History & Specs

RENAULT TRAFIC SL28 SPORT ENERGY DCI

2.0L · Diesel · Black

First Used: May 2021
MOT Expiry: 13 May 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

Check History & Specs

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 20 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

Check History & Specs

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.6L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 22 Jan 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

Check History & Specs

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.9L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 03 Apr 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

Check History & Specs

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.6L · Petrol · Green

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 08 Nov 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

Check History & Specs

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.9L · Diesel · Red

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 20 Feb 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

Check History & Specs

JAGUAR X-TYPE

2.5L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 14 Dec 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

Check History & Specs

JAGUAR X-TYPE

2.5L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 15 Sep 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

Check History & Specs

MERCEDES-BENZ C

2.1L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Jan 2015
MOT Expiry: 12 Jan 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

Check History & Specs

JAGUAR XJ

3.0L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 30 Sep 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

Check History & Specs

JAGUAR XJR

4.2L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 21 Oct 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

Check History & Specs

DACIA DUSTER

1.2L · Petrol · Brown

First Used: Jun 2017
MOT Expiry: 22 Aug 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Brown

Check History & Specs

JAGUAR S-TYPE

3.0L · Petrol · Beige

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 27 Jun 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Beige

Check History & Specs

JAGUAR X-TYPE

2.0L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 05 Oct 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

Check History & Specs

JAGUAR S-TYPE

2.5L · Petrol · Beige

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

Check History & Specs

JAGUAR X-TYPE

2.5L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 17 Dec 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

Check History & Specs

JAGUAR X-TYPE

2.5L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 12 Nov 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

Check History & Specs

AUDI TT

3.2L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 20 Dec 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

Check History & Specs

AUDI A3

2.0L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 29 Oct 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

Check History & Specs

AUDI A6

1.9L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 01 Nov 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

Check History & Specs

VOLVO S60

2.0L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 04 Jun 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

Check History & Specs

VOLVO S80

2.4L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 05 Oct 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

Check History & Specs

VOLVO S80

2.5L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 06 Oct 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

Check History & Specs

VOLVO S60

2.5L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 09 Mar 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

Check History & Specs

VOLVO S60

2.4L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 08 Jan 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

Check History & Specs

SKODA FABIA

1.9L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 09 Nov 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

Check History & Specs

SKODA FABIA

1.2L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 26 Nov 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

Check History & Specs

SKODA FABIA

1.4L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 05 Feb 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

Check History & Specs

SKODA FABIA

1.2L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 27 May 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

Check History & Specs

SKODA OCTAVIA

1.9L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 08 Oct 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

Check History & Specs

VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER

2.5L · Diesel · White

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 04 Nov 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: White

Check History & Specs

VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER

2.5L · Diesel · White

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 29 Jul 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: White

Check History & Specs

VOLKSWAGEN CADDY

1.9L · Diesel · Green

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 20 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

Check History & Specs

VOLKSWAGEN CADDY

1.9L · Diesel · White

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 19 Sep 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: White

Check History & Specs

VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER

1.9L · Diesel · Green

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 20 Aug 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

Check History & Specs

VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER

2.5L · Diesel · Red

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 11 Jun 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

Check History & Specs

VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER

1.9L · Diesel · White

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 28 Oct 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: White

Check History & Specs

VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER

2.5L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 25 Nov 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

Check History & Specs

VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER

2.5L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 16 Oct 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

Check History & Specs

VOLKSWAGEN LT

2.5L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 09 May 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

Check History & Specs

VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER

2.5L · Diesel · Green

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 23 Apr 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

Check History & Specs

VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER

1.9L · Diesel · White

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 14 Jun 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: White

Check History & Specs

PEUGEOT 206

1.4L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 12 Sep 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

Check History & Specs

PEUGEOT 206

1.6L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 06 Nov 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

Check History & Specs

PEUGEOT 307

1.6L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 07 Jan 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

Check History & Specs

RENAULT CLIO

1.1L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 13 Jan 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

Check History & Specs

Reliability & Common Problem Guides for SM53C Makes

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

VOLKSWAGEN Common Problems JAGUAR Common Problems TOYOTA Common Problems

Frequently Asked Questions about SM53C Plates

Where was the SM53C number plate series registered?

Vehicles starting with SM53C 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 SM53C?

The SM53C age identifier corresponds to vehicles first registered between September 2003 to February 2004.

How can I check the MOT history of a SM53C 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.