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SM53D Series Number Plates

UK vehicles registered in Edinburgh, Scotland during September 2003 to February 2004 with registration prefix SM53D.

Area Office: Edinburgh (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Release Period: September 2003 to February 2004
Tracked in Batch: 43 vehicles
MOT Pass Rate: 72.7%

Popular Makes

VOLVO 25.6% (11)

RENAULT 9.3% (4)

FORD 9.3% (4)

72.7%

Average MOT Pass Rate

Based on 154 historical tests

Common Colors

Grey8 vehicles

Blue7 vehicles

Silver7 vehicles

Active Plates in SM53D Series(43 of 43 displayed)

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VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER

2.0L · Diesel · White

First Used: Jul 2010
MOT Expiry: 12 Dec 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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RENAULT TRAFIC

1.9L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 28 Nov 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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FORD ECOSPORT

1.0L · Petrol · Beige

First Used: Sep 2018
MOT Expiry: 30 Apr 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Beige

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KIA SPORTAGE GT-LINE ISG HEV AUTO

1.6L · Hybrid Electric (Clean) · Red

First Used: Jul 2022
MOT Expiry: 07 Sep 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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ASTON MARTIN DBS

5.9L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Mar 2009
MOT Expiry: 29 May 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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RENAULT TRAFIC

1.9L · Diesel · White

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 20 Nov 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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RENAULT TRAFIC

1.9L · Diesel · White

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 16 Jun 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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RENAULT CLIO

2.0L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 02 Sep 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER T28 HIGHLINE TDI

2.0L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Dec 2021
MOT Expiry: 30 Dec 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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FORD TRANSIT

2.2L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Nov 2015
MOT Expiry: 31 Jul 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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JEEP RENEGADE NIGHT EAGLE

1.0L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Sep 2021
MOT Expiry: 28 Aug 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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SEAT LEON

1.9L · Diesel · Green

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

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SEAT TOLEDO

1.9L · Diesel · Red

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 05 Nov 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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SEAT LEON

1.4L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 20 Apr 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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LAND ROVER DEFENDER HDTP XDYN HSE DMHEV A

Diesel · Grey

First Used: Jan 2026
MOT Expiry: —
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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FORD TRANSIT CUSTOM 300LMTD EBLUE A

2.0L · DIESEL · RED

First Used: Sep 2022
MOT Expiry: 09 Jul 2027
Tax Status: Taxed
Color: RED

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VOLVO V70

2.4L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 17 May 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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VOLVO V70

2.4L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 08 Nov 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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VOLVO V70

2.4L · Diesel · Blue

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

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MAZDA MX-5

1.8L · Petrol · Green

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 18 Mar 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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MAZDA MX-5

1.8L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 01 Mar 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT

2.2L · Diesel · Brown

First Used: Mar 2015
MOT Expiry: 28 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Brown

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AUDI Q2

1.5L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Apr 2022
MOT Expiry: 26 Apr 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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AUDI A4

2.0L · Diesel · Grey

First Used: Dec 2009
MOT Expiry: 29 Sep 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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MINI COOPER S

2.0L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Jul 2019
MOT Expiry: 11 Jul 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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BMW 220I M SPORT AUTO

2.0L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Sep 2019
MOT Expiry: 22 Apr 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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FIAT PUNTO

1.2L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 21 Apr 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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HYUNDAI I30

2.0L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Oct 2019
MOT Expiry: 30 Mar 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER

2.5L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Mar 2006
MOT Expiry: 21 Mar 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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FIAT PUNTO

1.2L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 18 Nov 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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SORNMOT Expired

FIAT PUNTO

1.2L · PETROL · BLACK

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 07 Oct 2017
Tax Status: SORN
Color: BLACK

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FORD FIESTA

1.2L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Mar 2011
MOT Expiry: 25 Jul 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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VOLVO XC70

2.5L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 12 Sep 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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VOLVO V70

2.4L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 05 Oct 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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VOLVO V70

2.4L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 25 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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VOLVO V70

2.4L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 12 Aug 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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VOLVO XC90

2.4L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 13 Jul 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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VOLVO XC90

2.4L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 08 Oct 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLVO XC90

2.4L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 08 Dec 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLVO S40

1.6L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 08 Nov 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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PEUGEOT 206

1.4L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 08 Oct 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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VAUXHALL CORSA

1.4L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 05 Dec 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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VAUXHALL MERIVA

1.6L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 10 Oct 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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Reliability & Common Problem Guides for SM53D Makes

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

VOLVO Common Problems RENAULT Common Problems FORD Common Problems

Frequently Asked Questions about SM53D Plates

Where was the SM53D number plate series registered?

Vehicles starting with SM53D 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 SM53D?

The SM53D age identifier corresponds to vehicles first registered between September 2003 to February 2004.

How can I check the MOT history of a SM53D vehicle?

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