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SM53F Series Number Plates

UK vehicles registered in Edinburgh, Scotland during September 2003 to February 2004 with registration prefix SM53F.

Area Office: Edinburgh (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Release Period: September 2003 to February 2004
Tracked in Batch: 67 vehicles
MOT Pass Rate: 68.8%

Popular Makes

MERCEDES-BENZ 16.4% (11)

VAUXHALL 11.9% (8)

FORD 11.9% (8)

68.8%

Average MOT Pass Rate

Based on 234 historical tests

Common Colors

Silver24 vehicles

Blue9 vehicles

Black9 vehicles

Active Plates in SM53F Series(67 of 67 displayed)

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.4L · Petrol · Silver

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

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VOLKSWAGEN POLO

1.4L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 19 Jul 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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VOLKSWAGEN POLO

1.2L · Petrol · Green

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

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VOLKSWAGEN BORA

1.9L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 03 Nov 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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BMW 3 SERIES

2.5L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 20 Mar 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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BMW M3

3.2L · Petrol · Blue

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

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MINI MINI

1.6L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 16 Mar 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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BMW 3 SERIES

2.5L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 02 Jul 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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BMW 3 SERIES

3.0L · Petrol · Silver

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

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BMW X5

2.9L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 15 Nov 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VAUXHALL VIVARO

1.9L · Diesel · White

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

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VAUXHALL MERIVA

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 04 Apr 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VAUXHALL COMBO

1.7L · Petrol · White

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 21 Jan 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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VAUXHALL ASTRAVAN

1.7L · Diesel · White

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 25 May 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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BMW 1 SERIES

3.0L · Petrol · White

First Used: Mar 2019
MOT Expiry: 18 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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VAUXHALL COMBO

1.7L · Diesel · White

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 07 Apr 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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SORNMOT Expired

VAUXHALL

2.2L · DIESEL · WHITE

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 07 Jun 2013
Tax Status: SORN
Color: WHITE

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VAUXHALL MERIVA

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

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

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MERCEDES-BENZ E

2.1L · Diesel · Red

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 19 Jun 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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MERCEDES-BENZ E

3.2L · Diesel · Black

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

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MERCEDES E320 CDI AVANTGARDE A

3.2L · Diesel · BLACK

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 18 Aug 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: BLACK

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MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS

1.9L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 22 Dec 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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MERCEDES-BENZ CLK

2.7L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 14 Oct 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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MERCEDES-BENZ E

2.1L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 12 Feb 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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MERCEDES-BENZ CLK

2.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 03 Aug 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS

1.4L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 03 Jul 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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MERCEDES-BENZ E

2.7L · Diesel · Blue

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

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MERCEDES-BENZ E

3.2L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 25 Apr 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML

2.7L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 22 Nov 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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MERCEDES-BENZ C

1.8L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 25 Jan 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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SUZUKI JIMNY

1.3L · Petrol · Black

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

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SUZUKI WAGON-R+

1.3L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 16 Apr 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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SUZUKI GRAND VITARA

2.0L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 30 Jun 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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UntaxedMOT Expired

SUZUKI GRAND VITARA

1.6L · PETROL · SILVER

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 25 Nov 2019
Tax Status: Untaxed
Color: SILVER

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UntaxedMOT Expired

SUZUKI GRAND VITARA

1.6L · PETROL · BLUE

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 08 Aug 2020
Tax Status: Untaxed
Color: BLUE

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SUZUKI IGNIS

1.3L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 10 Sep 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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AUDI Q5

2.0L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Dec 2012
MOT Expiry: 20 Nov 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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JEEP GR CHEROKEE CRD OV-LAND A

2.7L · Diesel · Grey

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 07 Jan 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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FORD TRANSIT

2.4L · Diesel · White

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 15 Nov 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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FORD FIESTA

1.4L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 30 Nov 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLKSWAGEN POLO

1.0L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Jul 2017
MOT Expiry: 19 Jul 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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FORD FIESTA

1.4L · Petrol · Black

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

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FORD TRANSIT

3.0L · Petrol · White

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 31 Mar 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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FORD FUSION

1.4L · Diesel · Grey

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

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FORD TRANSIT

2.0L · Diesel · Red

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 28 Jul 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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FORD MONDEO

3.0L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 13 Jul 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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FORD MONDEO

2.0L · Diesel · Silver

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

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HONDA JAZZ

1.3L · Petrol · Green

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 10 Sep 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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HONDA JAZZ

1.3L · Petrol · Green

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 20 Oct 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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HONDA CR-V

2.0L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 01 Nov 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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HONDA CIVIC

1.6L · Petrol · Green

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 08 Sep 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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HONDA CIVIC

1.6L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 29 Aug 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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KIA SPORTAGE

1.7L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Mar 2017
MOT Expiry: 08 Mar 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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MITSUBISHI SHOGUN

3.2L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 18 Apr 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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LAND ROVER DEFENDER

2.5L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 13 May 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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SUZUKI S-CROSS ULTRA HEV ALLGRIP AUTO

Hybrid Electric (Clean) · White

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

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SKODA OCTAVIA

1.9L · Diesel · Silver

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

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SKODA FABIA

1.9L · Diesel · Yellow

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 14 Sep 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Yellow

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SKODA FABIA

1.2L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 26 Mar 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLVO S60

2.4L · Diesel · Green

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 27 Oct 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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VOLVO XC90

2.4L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 16 Feb 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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VOLVO XC90

2.4L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 18 Oct 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLVO XC90

2.4L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 20 Jan 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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VOLVO S80

2.4L · Petrol · Silver

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

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VOLVO V70

2.4L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 28 Aug 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLVO XC90

2.4L · Diesel · Green

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 11 Mar 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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VAUXHALL ZAFIRA

1.6L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 11 Aug 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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Reliability & Common Problem Guides for SM53F Makes

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

MERCEDES-BENZ Common Problems VAUXHALL Common Problems FORD Common Problems

Frequently Asked Questions about SM53F Plates

Where was the SM53F number plate series registered?

Vehicles starting with SM53F 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 SM53F?

The SM53F age identifier corresponds to vehicles first registered between September 2003 to February 2004.

How can I check the MOT history of a SM53F 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.