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SM53R Series Number Plates

UK vehicles registered in Edinburgh, Scotland during September 2003 to February 2004 with registration prefix SM53R.

Area Office: Edinburgh (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Release Period: September 2003 to February 2004
Tracked in Batch: 46 vehicles
MOT Pass Rate: 79.9%

Popular Makes

VAUXHALL 13% (6)

HONDA 13% (6)

FORD 10.9% (5)

79.9%

Average MOT Pass Rate

Based on 164 historical tests

Common Colors

Silver9 vehicles

Blue7 vehicles

Red6 vehicles

Active Plates in SM53R Series(46 of 46 displayed)

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MINI MINI (R60)

2.0L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Mar 2012
MOT Expiry: 09 Jan 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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HYUNDAI TUCSON SE NAV48V MHEV CRDI 2WD

1.6L · Other · BLUE

First Used: Mar 2021
MOT Expiry: 03 Apr 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: BLUE

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MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS

1.3L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Nov 2018
MOT Expiry: 27 Nov 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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ISUZU D-MAX

2.5L · DIESEL · RED

First Used: Apr 2017
MOT Expiry: 23 Feb 2027
Tax Status: Taxed
Color: RED

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MERCEDES-BENZ C

1.5L · Hybrid Electric (Clean) · Blue

First Used: Dec 2020
MOT Expiry: 12 Jan 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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NISSAN JUKE

1.5L · Diesel · Grey

First Used: Sep 2012
MOT Expiry: 09 Jul 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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HONDA CIVIC

1.6L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 15 Mar 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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JAGUAR X-TYPE

2.1L · Petrol · Blue

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

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.6L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Mar 2011
MOT Expiry: 19 Apr 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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VOLKSWAGEN POLO

1.0L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Jun 2019
MOT Expiry: 15 Dec 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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JAGUAR S-TYPE

3.0L · Petrol · Green

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 30 Oct 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC STYLE DESIGN TSI S-A

Petrol · Grey

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

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JAGUAR XKR

4.2L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 26 Jul 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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JAGUAR XJ

3.0L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 13 Mar 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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AUDI A4

2.0L · Diesel · Red

First Used: Jun 2012
MOT Expiry: 22 Apr 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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VAUXHALL CORSA

1.2L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 05 Apr 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VAUXHALL CORSA

1.2L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 24 Mar 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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CITROEN C3

1.6L · Diesel · Red

First Used: Nov 2014
MOT Expiry: 21 Jan 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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MINI COOPER

1.5L · Other · BLUE

First Used: Oct 2015
MOT Expiry: 01 Dec 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: BLUE

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MG ZS EXCLUSIVE VTI-TECH

1.5L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Jan 2023
MOT Expiry: 25 Nov 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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VAUXHALL CORSA

1.2L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 30 Jan 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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HONDA CB1300

1.3L · Petrol · Red

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

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HONDA CBR600RR

0.6L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 26 Jul 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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HONDA ANF

0.1L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 14 Mar 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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HONDA ANF

0.1L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 06 Apr 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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HONDA ANF

0.1L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 17 Jun 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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VAUXHALL MOKKA

1.4L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Aug 2015
MOT Expiry: 31 Aug 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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BMW 420I M SPORT AUTO

2.0L · Petrol · White

First Used: Feb 2022
MOT Expiry: 02 Mar 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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FORD KUGA

2.0L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Nov 2016
MOT Expiry: 03 Dec 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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MG HS TROPHY PHEV AUTO

Hybrid Electric (Clean) · Silver

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

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AUDI A5

2.0L · Diesel · Red

First Used: Oct 2009
MOT Expiry: 20 Mar 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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VAUXHALL VIVARO

1.9L · Diesel · White

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

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RENAULT CAPTUR ICONIC TCE AUTO

1.3L · Petrol · White

First Used: Jun 2020
MOT Expiry: 26 Jan 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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VAUXHALL COMBO

1.7L · Diesel · White

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 18 Dec 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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AUDI Q7

3.0L · DIESEL · BLACK

First Used: Mar 2010
MOT Expiry: 17 Feb 2027
Tax Status: Taxed
Color: BLACK

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NISSAN JUKE TEKNA DIG-T

1.0L · PETROL · BLACK

First Used: Mar 2022
MOT Expiry: 20 Nov 2026
Tax Status: Taxed
Color: BLACK

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TOYOTA HILUX

2.4L · DIESEL · BLACK

First Used: Nov 2018
MOT Expiry: 13 Dec 2026
Tax Status: Taxed
Color: BLACK

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SKODA OCTAVIA

1.9L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 14 Dec 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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SKODA FABIA

1.2L · Petrol · Silver

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

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SKODA OCTAVIA

1.8L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 24 Jul 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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SKODA OCTAVIA

1.9L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 28 Jan 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE T120 BLACK

1.2L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Jul 2022
MOT Expiry: 28 Jul 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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FORD FIESTA

1.4L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 27 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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FORD FOCUS

2.0L · Petrol · Blue

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

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UntaxedMOT Expired

FORD

2.0L · DIESEL · BLUE

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 05 Jan 2016
Tax Status: Untaxed
Color: BLUE

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FORD TRANSIT

2.4L · Diesel · Bronze

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 23 Oct 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Bronze

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Reliability & Common Problem Guides for SM53R Makes

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

VAUXHALL Common Problems HONDA Common Problems FORD Common Problems

Frequently Asked Questions about SM53R Plates

Where was the SM53R number plate series registered?

Vehicles starting with SM53R 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 SM53R?

The SM53R age identifier corresponds to vehicles first registered between September 2003 to February 2004.

How can I check the MOT history of a SM53R vehicle?

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