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SM53E Series Number Plates

UK vehicles registered in Edinburgh, Scotland during September 2003 to February 2004 with registration prefix SM53E.

Area Office: Edinburgh (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Release Period: September 2003 to February 2004
Tracked in Batch: 53 vehicles
MOT Pass Rate: 71.3%

Popular Makes

FORD 43.4% (23)

BMW 15.1% (8)

VAUXHALL 11.3% (6)

71.3%

Average MOT Pass Rate

Based on 188 historical tests

Common Colors

Blue13 vehicles

Silver10 vehicles

White9 vehicles

Active Plates in SM53E Series(53 of 53 displayed)

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AUDI Q2 S LINE 35 TFSI

Petrol · Black

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

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RENAULT CLIO

1.1L · Petrol · Black

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

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VAUXHALL VIVARO

1.6L · Diesel · White

First Used: Aug 2015
MOT Expiry: 08 Oct 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

2.0L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Mar 2008
MOT Expiry: 23 May 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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VAUXHALL ZAFIRA

2.0L · Diesel · Grey

First Used: May 2017
MOT Expiry: 04 Aug 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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AUDI Q5

3.0L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Jul 2009
MOT Expiry: 23 Mar 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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SAAB 9-3

2.0L · Petrol · Yellow

First Used: Apr 2004
MOT Expiry: 27 Feb 2027
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Color: Yellow

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ISUZU D-MAX DL20

1.9L · Diesel · Red

First Used: Oct 2022
MOT Expiry: 20 Oct 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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BMW 316

1.8L · Petrol · Green

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 05 Aug 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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BMW 3 SERIES

2.0L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 05 Dec 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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BMW 3 SERIES

2.0L · Diesel · Grey

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 01 Oct 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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BMW 3 SERIES

2.9L · Diesel · Blue

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

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BMW 3 SERIES

2.5L · Petrol · Grey

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

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MERCEDES-BENZ C

2.1L · Diesel · White

First Used: Nov 2012
MOT Expiry: 13 May 2026
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Color: White

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FORD FOCUS

1.0L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Sep 2019
MOT Expiry: 02 Jun 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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MINI MINI

1.6L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 17 Jun 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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MINI MINI

1.6L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 11 Oct 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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MINI MINI

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

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

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FORD GALAXY

1.9L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 06 Nov 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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FORD GALAXY

1.9L · Diesel · Blue

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

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VOLKSWAGEN POLO

1.2L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Sep 2017
MOT Expiry: 28 Sep 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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LAND ROVER FREELANDER

2.2L · Diesel · Grey

First Used: Mar 2013
MOT Expiry: 25 May 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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FORD GALAXY

1.9L · Diesel · Red

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

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AUDI A4

3.0L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Sep 2018
MOT Expiry: 02 Oct 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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FORD TRANSIT

2.0L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 19 Nov 2022
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Color: Silver

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FORD FOCUS

1.8L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 26 Oct 2026
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Color: Blue

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FORD TRANSIT

2.4L · Diesel · White

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 23 Nov 2024
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Color: White

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BMW 5 SERIES

2.0L · Diesel · White

First Used: Mar 2017
MOT Expiry: 09 Apr 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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FORD FOCUS

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 11 Sep 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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FORD FIESTA

1.2L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 30 Mar 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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FORD TRANSIT

2.4L · Diesel · White

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 26 Sep 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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FORD TRANSIT

2.4L · Diesel · White

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 24 May 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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FORD TRANSIT

2.4L · Diesel · White

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 21 Nov 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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HYUNDAI IONIQ

1.6L · Hybrid Electric (Clean) · Grey

First Used: Sep 2019
MOT Expiry: 28 Sep 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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BMW 3 SERIES

2.0L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Oct 2015
MOT Expiry: 10 Mar 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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PEUGEOT 508

1.5L · Diesel · White

First Used: Sep 2020
MOT Expiry: 16 Sep 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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FORD FIESTA

1.4L · Petrol · Blue

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

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FORD FUSION

1.4L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 20 Jul 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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FORD FOCUS

1.6L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 23 Jul 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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FORD FIESTA

1.2L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 16 Oct 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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FORD FIESTA

1.4L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 18 Jan 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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FORD FIESTA

1.2L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 26 Aug 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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FORD FUSION

1.4L · Diesel · Grey

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 13 Jun 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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FORD FIESTA

1.4L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 07 Sep 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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FORD

2.0L · DIESEL · BLUE

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 01 Aug 2015
Tax Status: Untaxed
Color: BLUE

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FORD FIESTA

1.4L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 01 Apr 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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FORD FOCUS

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 28 Feb 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VAUXHALL ASTRA

1.6L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 27 Dec 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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VAUXHALL ZAFIRA

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 14 Nov 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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BMW 535

3.0L · Diesel · Grey

First Used: Mar 2008
MOT Expiry: 21 May 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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VAUXHALL ZAFIRA

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Feb 2004
MOT Expiry: 06 Mar 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VAUXHALL COMBO

1.7L · Diesel · White

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 30 Jun 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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ROVER 45

1.4L · Petrol · Green

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 15 Mar 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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Reliability & Common Problem Guides for SM53E Makes

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

FORD Common Problems BMW Common Problems VAUXHALL Common Problems

Frequently Asked Questions about SM53E Plates

Where was the SM53E number plate series registered?

Vehicles starting with SM53E 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 SM53E?

The SM53E age identifier corresponds to vehicles first registered between September 2003 to February 2004.

How can I check the MOT history of a SM53E vehicle?

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