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SM53J Series Number Plates

UK vehicles registered in Edinburgh, Scotland during September 2003 to February 2004 with registration prefix SM53J.

Area Office: Edinburgh (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Release Period: September 2003 to February 2004
Tracked in Batch: 45 vehicles
MOT Pass Rate: 77%

Popular Makes

CITROEN 15.6% (7)

SUZUKI 15.6% (7)

LEXUS 13.3% (6)

77%

Average MOT Pass Rate

Based on 139 historical tests

Common Colors

Silver12 vehicles

Blue9 vehicles

Black6 vehicles

Active Plates in SM53J Series(45 of 45 displayed)

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FORD KUGA

1.5L · Diesel · Grey

First Used: Mar 2018
MOT Expiry: 01 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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PEUGEOT PARTNER

1.9L · Diesel · White

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 06 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN SEL BLUEMOTION TECH TDI

2.0L · Diesel · BLACK

First Used: Sep 2016
MOT Expiry: 09 May 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: BLACK

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VAUXHALL CORSA

1.0L · Petrol · Gold

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

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VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER

2.5L · Diesel · Grey

First Used: May 2009
MOT Expiry: 17 Jan 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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PEUGEOT 307

1.6L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 12 Sep 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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FORD PUMA TITANIUM MHEV

1.0L · Petrol · White

First Used: May 2021
MOT Expiry: 01 Jul 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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PEUGEOT 307

1.6L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 01 May 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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PEUGEOT 206

1.1L · Petrol · Silver

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

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MERCEDES-BENZ GLA

2.1L · DIESEL · SILVER

First Used: Nov 2018
MOT Expiry: 17 Oct 2026
Tax Status: Taxed
Color: SILVER

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TESLA MODEL 3 LONG RANGE AWD

Electric · Grey

First Used: Dec 2021
MOT Expiry: 07 Jan 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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RENAULT KANGOO

1.5L · Diesel · White

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 25 Mar 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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MERCEDES-BENZ SLK

2.1L · Diesel · Grey

First Used: Oct 2012
MOT Expiry: 31 Jul 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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LEXUS GS430

4.3L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 09 Jun 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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LEXUS GS430

4.3L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 30 Jan 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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LEXUS GS430

4.3L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 10 Sep 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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LAND ROVER FREELANDER

2.0L · Diesel · Red

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 24 Aug 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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SKODA OCTAVIA

2.0L · Diesel · White

First Used: Apr 2016
MOT Expiry: 02 Jan 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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LEXUS SC430

4.3L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 17 Aug 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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LEXUS IS200

2.0L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 26 Jun 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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LEXUS IS200

2.0L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 14 May 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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RENAULT CLIO

1.1L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Jul 2014
MOT Expiry: 21 Nov 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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CITROEN C8

2.2L · Diesel · Red

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 28 Sep 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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HYUNDAI TUCSON

2.0L · Diesel · White

First Used: Oct 2017
MOT Expiry: 20 Oct 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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CITROEN C3

1.4L · Petrol · Green

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 22 Dec 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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MERCEDES-BENZ AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ PLUS AUTO

2.0L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Apr 2021
MOT Expiry: 25 Apr 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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CITROEN C2

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 07 Jul 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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CITROEN XSARA

1.6L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 28 Jul 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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CITROEN C3

1.4L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 25 Mar 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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UntaxedMOT Expired

CITROEN XSARA

2.0L · DIESEL · RED

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 15 Aug 2019
Tax Status: Untaxed
Color: RED

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KIA SPORTAGE GT-LINE S ISG HEV A

Hybrid Electric (Clean) · Blue

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

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CITROEN C3

1.4L · Petrol · Blue

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

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NISSAN ALMERA

1.5L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 08 Sep 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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SUZUKI GRAND VITARA

2.0L · Diesel · Blue

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

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SUZUKI GRAND VITARA

1.6L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 02 May 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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SUZUKI GRAND VITARA

2.0L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 18 Jul 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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SUZUKI GRAND VITARA

2.0L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 27 Aug 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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SUZUKI IGNIS

1.3L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 29 Nov 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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SUZUKI WAGON-R+

1.3L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 10 Oct 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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SUZUKI IGNIS

1.3L · Petrol · Silver

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

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LAND ROVER DISCOVERY

2.5L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 23 Sep 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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LAND ROVER DEFENDER

2.5L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 17 Mar 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER

4.4L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 06 Mar 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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LAND ROVER FREELANDER

1.8L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 17 Nov 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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LAND ROVER FREELANDER

2.0L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 07 Aug 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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Reliability & Common Problem Guides for SM53J Makes

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

CITROEN Common Problems SUZUKI Common Problems LEXUS Common Problems

Frequently Asked Questions about SM53J Plates

Where was the SM53J number plate series registered?

Vehicles starting with SM53J 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 SM53J?

The SM53J age identifier corresponds to vehicles first registered between September 2003 to February 2004.

How can I check the MOT history of a SM53J vehicle?

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