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SM53U Series Number Plates

UK vehicles registered in Edinburgh, Scotland during September 2003 to February 2004 with registration prefix SM53U.

Area Office: Edinburgh (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Release Period: September 2003 to February 2004
Tracked in Batch: 43 vehicles
MOT Pass Rate: 70.7%

Popular Makes

RENAULT 27.9% (12)

FORD 20.9% (9)

LAND ROVER 20.9% (9)

70.7%

Average MOT Pass Rate

Based on 157 historical tests

Common Colors

Silver10 vehicles

Red8 vehicles

Blue7 vehicles

Active Plates in SM53U Series(43 of 43 displayed)

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FORD FUSION

1.4L · Diesel · Green

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 31 Jan 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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FORD FIESTA

1.2L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 29 Sep 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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FORD FIESTA

1.4L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 13 Apr 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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FORD FIESTA

1.2L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Feb 2004
MOT Expiry: 23 Nov 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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FORD FIESTA

1.4L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 14 Jul 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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FORD FIESTA

1.2L · Petrol · Green

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 07 Oct 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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FORD TRANSIT CONNECT

1.8L · Diesel · White

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 05 Dec 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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FORD TRANSIT CONNECT

1.8L · Diesel · White

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 31 Mar 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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CITROEN C3

1.4L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 20 Mar 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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CITROEN C3

1.4L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 23 Dec 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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RENAULT SCENIC

1.6L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 20 Jan 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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RENAULT CLIO

2.0L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 24 Jun 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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MERCEDES-BENZ C

2.1L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Dec 2006
MOT Expiry: 10 Feb 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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RENAULT CLIO

1.1L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 10 Oct 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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RENAULT KANGOO

1.5L · Diesel · White

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 08 Mar 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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CITROEN C8

2.0L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 29 Mar 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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RENAULT KANGOO

1.5L · Diesel · White

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 25 Jan 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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RENAULT CLIO

1.1L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Feb 2004
MOT Expiry: 16 Mar 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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LAND ROVER DEFENDER

2.5L · Diesel · Green

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 08 May 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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LAND ROVER DISCOVERY

2.5L · Diesel · Silver

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

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LAND ROVER DISCOVERY

2.5L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 03 Oct 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER

2.9L · Diesel · Silver

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

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LAND ROVER DISCOVERY

2.5L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 12 Sep 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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LAND ROVER FREELANDER

2.2L · Diesel · Red

First Used: Jan 2013
MOT Expiry: 29 Jan 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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LAND ROVER DISCOVERY

2.5L · Diesel · Grey

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 07 Feb 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER

4.4L · Petrol · Blue

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

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LAND ROVER FREELANDER

2.0L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 07 Jun 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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SKODA FABIA

1.2L · Petrol · Blue

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

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SKODA FABIA

1.4L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 04 Nov 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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FORD TRANSIT CUSTOM

2.0L · Diesel · White

First Used: Sep 2018
MOT Expiry: 04 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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HONDA JAZZ

1.3L · Petrol · Green

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 04 Sep 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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HONDA CIVIC

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 25 Mar 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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RENAULT CLIO

1.1L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 09 Apr 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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RENAULT TRAFIC

1.9L · Diesel · White

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 24 Apr 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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RENAULT CLIO

1.1L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 23 Apr 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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RENAULT TRAFIC

1.9L · Diesel · Red

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 13 Aug 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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RENAULT TRAFIC

1.9L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 19 Jul 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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RENAULT MASTER

2.5L · Diesel · White

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 28 Jun 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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MITSUBISHI L200

2.5L · Diesel · Red

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 13 May 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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TOYOTA YARIS

1.3L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 04 Aug 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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TOYOTA YARIS

1.0L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 12 Oct 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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TOYOTA RAV4

2.0L · Petrol · Silver

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

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TOYOTA YARIS

1.3L · Petrol · Green

First Used: Oct 2003
MOT Expiry: 13 Dec 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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Reliability & Common Problem Guides for SM53U Makes

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

RENAULT Common Problems FORD Common Problems LAND ROVER Common Problems

Frequently Asked Questions about SM53U Plates

Where was the SM53U number plate series registered?

Vehicles starting with SM53U 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 SM53U?

The SM53U age identifier corresponds to vehicles first registered between September 2003 to February 2004.

How can I check the MOT history of a SM53U 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.