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SM53S Series Number Plates

UK vehicles registered in Edinburgh, Scotland during September 2003 to February 2004 with registration prefix SM53S.

Area Office: Edinburgh (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Release Period: September 2003 to February 2004
Tracked in Batch: 47 vehicles
MOT Pass Rate: 77.1%

Popular Makes

FORD 42.6% (20)

VOLKSWAGEN 12.8% (6)

NISSAN 10.6% (5)

77.1%

Average MOT Pass Rate

Based on 175 historical tests

Common Colors

Silver8 vehicles

Black8 vehicles

Blue7 vehicles

Active Plates in SM53S Series(47 of 47 displayed)

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LEXUS IS200

2.0L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 19 Jan 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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FERRARI CALIFORNIA

4.3L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Apr 2014
MOT Expiry: 05 Jun 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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FORD TRANSIT

2.4L · Diesel · White

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 04 Nov 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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FORD MUSTANG

5.0L · Petrol · Orange

First Used: Jun 2016
MOT Expiry: 03 Apr 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Orange

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FORD FOCUS

2.0L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 29 Jan 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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MERCEDES-BENZ SLK

2.1L · Diesel · Red

First Used: Jul 2012
MOT Expiry: 04 Mar 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN

2.0L · Diesel · White

First Used: May 2016
MOT Expiry: 15 May 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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FORD FIESTA

1.2L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 26 Jun 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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FORD FIESTA

1.2L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 22 Dec 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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FORD FOCUS

1.6L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 21 Dec 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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AUDI Q3 S LN BLK ED 40 TFSI QUAT SA

Petrol · Grey

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

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FORD FUSION

1.6L · Petrol · Green

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

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FORD KUGA

2.0L · Diesel · Brown

First Used: Jul 2019
MOT Expiry: 10 Jun 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Brown

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VAUXHALL VIVARO

2.0L · Diesel · White

First Used: Mar 2007
MOT Expiry: 14 Jul 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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SUZUKI CELERIO

1.0L · Petrol · White

First Used: Sep 2016
MOT Expiry: 17 Oct 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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FORD FOCUS

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

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

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HONDA CR-V

2.0L · Hybrid Electric (Clean) · Grey

First Used: May 2021
MOT Expiry: 26 May 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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AUDI Q7 S LINE TDI QUATTRO AUTO

3.0L · Diesel · WHITE

First Used: Jan 2018
MOT Expiry: 30 May 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: WHITE

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FORD FIESTA

1.2L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 26 Feb 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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FORD FIESTA

1.4L · Petrol · Black

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

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LEXUS NX

2.5L · Hybrid Electric (Clean) · Silver

First Used: May 2016
MOT Expiry: 16 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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JEEP COMPASS LONGITUDE M-JET II 4X2

1.6L · Diesel · RED

First Used: Jan 2020
MOT Expiry: 12 Jan 2028
Tax Status: —
Color: RED

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FORD FOCUS

1.8L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Feb 2004
MOT Expiry: 08 Sep 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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FORD FIESTA

1.2L · Petrol · Green

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

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RENAULT SCENIC

1.5L · Diesel · Grey

First Used: May 2013
MOT Expiry: 23 Mar 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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FORD TRANSIT

2.0L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Oct 2017
MOT Expiry: 14 Jul 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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FORD FOCUS

1.6L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 03 Dec 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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FORD FIESTA

1.2L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 05 Oct 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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TOYOTA YARIS

1.3L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Mar 2010
MOT Expiry: 07 Jul 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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SKODA OCTAVIA

2.0L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Apr 2019
MOT Expiry: 29 Mar 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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FORD FIESTA

1.0L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Sep 2019
MOT Expiry: 25 Jun 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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HYUNDAI I10

1.0L · Petrol · White

First Used: Sep 2014
MOT Expiry: 09 Sep 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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VAUXHALL ZAFIRA

1.7L · Diesel · Brown

First Used: Jan 2014
MOT Expiry: 16 Jan 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Brown

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NISSAN X-TRAIL

2.2L · Diesel · Red

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 10 Mar 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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NISSAN MICRA

1.2L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 28 Nov 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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NISSAN ALMERA

1.5L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 26 Dec 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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NISSAN NAVARA

2.5L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 08 Mar 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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NISSAN MICRA

1.2L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 24 Nov 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

2.8L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 19 Sep 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

1.9L · Diesel · Black

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

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MINI MINI

1.6L · Petrol · White

First Used: Sep 2003
MOT Expiry: 08 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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VOLKSWAGEN POLO

1.2L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 18 Aug 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

2.8L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 17 Oct 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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VOLKSWAGEN POLO

1.2L · Petrol · Blue

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

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FORD FIESTA

1.2L · Petrol · Blue

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

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FORD FOCUS

1.6L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 03 Nov 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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FORD FOCUS

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 30 Nov 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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Reliability & Common Problem Guides for SM53S Makes

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

FORD Common Problems VOLKSWAGEN Common Problems NISSAN Common Problems

Frequently Asked Questions about SM53S Plates

Where was the SM53S number plate series registered?

Vehicles starting with SM53S 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 SM53S?

The SM53S age identifier corresponds to vehicles first registered between September 2003 to February 2004.

How can I check the MOT history of a SM53S 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.