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SO53L Series Number Plates

UK vehicles registered in Edinburgh, Scotland during September 2003 to February 2004 with registration prefix SO53L.

Area Office: Edinburgh (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Release Period: September 2003 to February 2004
Tracked in Batch: 42 vehicles
MOT Pass Rate: 66.9%

Popular Makes

MINI 31% (13)

FORD 23.8% (10)

BMW 23.8% (10)

66.9%

Average MOT Pass Rate

Based on 142 historical tests

Common Colors

Blue12 vehicles

Silver9 vehicles

White6 vehicles

Active Plates in SO53L Series(42 of 42 displayed)

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UntaxedMOT Expired

NISSAN ALMERA

1.5L · PETROL · SILVER

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 17 Dec 2023
Tax Status: Untaxed
Color: SILVER

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VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN

2.0L · Diesel · White

First Used: May 2021
MOT Expiry: 30 Jun 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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NISSAN MICRA

1.2L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 16 Oct 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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FORD TRANSIT

2.0L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 21 Aug 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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FORD TRANSIT

2.4L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 06 Dec 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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FORD TRANSIT CONNECT

1.8L · Diesel · Green

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 30 Mar 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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FORD TRANSIT

2.4L · Diesel · White

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 01 Dec 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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FORD TRANSIT

2.4L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 31 Oct 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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MINI COOPER CLASSIC C AUTO

Petrol · Blue

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

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FORD RANGER

2.5L · DIESEL · WHITE

First Used: Feb 2004
MOT Expiry: 24 Feb 2027
Tax Status: Taxed
Color: WHITE

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FORD TRANSIT

2.4L · Diesel · White

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 14 Oct 2027
Tax Status: Taxed
Color: White

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FORD TRANSIT CONNECT

1.8L · Diesel · White

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 10 May 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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FORD FIESTA

1.0L · PETROL · WHITE

First Used: Dec 2013
MOT Expiry: 15 Dec 2024
Tax Status: Untaxed
Color: WHITE

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FORD TRANSIT

2.4L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 01 Sep 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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BMW 3 SERIES

3.0L · Diesel · Silver

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

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BMW 530

3.0L · DIESEL · SILVER

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 12 Mar 2026
Tax Status: Untaxed
Color: SILVER

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BMW 3 SERIES

2.5L · PETROL · GREY

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 01 May 2025
Tax Status: SORN
Color: GREY

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BMW 3 SERIES

2.9L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 16 May 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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BMW 3 SERIES

2.0L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 27 Oct 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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BMW 3 SERIES

2.0L · Petrol · Silver

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

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BMW 3 SERIES

2.5L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 07 Sep 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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MINI MINI

1.6L · Petrol · Blue

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

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MINI MINI

1.6L · PETROL · BLACK

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 01 Feb 2027
Tax Status: Taxed
Color: BLACK

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MINI MINI

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 16 Dec 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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MINI MINI

1.6L · Petrol · Green

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 29 Nov 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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BMW 3 SERIES

2.0L · Diesel · Green

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 08 Oct 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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MINI MINI

1.6L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 27 May 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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BMW 3 SERIES

2.5L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 15 Apr 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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MINI MINI

1.6L · Petrol · Blue

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

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MINI COOPER

1.5L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Mar 2023
MOT Expiry: 17 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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BMW 316

1.9L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 13 May 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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MINI MINI

1.6L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 06 Feb 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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MINI MINI

1.6L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 17 Sep 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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MINI MINI

1.6L · Petrol · White

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

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MINI MINI

1.6L · Petrol · Black

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

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MINI MINI

1.6L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 19 May 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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UntaxedMOT Expired

FIAT PUNTO

1.2L · PETROL · GREY

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 04 Jan 2021
Tax Status: Untaxed
Color: GREY

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FIAT PUNTO

1.2L · Petrol · Blue

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

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FIAT PUNTO

1.2L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 31 Jul 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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FIAT SCUDO

1.9L · Diesel · White

First Used: Nov 2003
MOT Expiry: 07 Jan 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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FIAT PUNTO

1.2L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 27 Dec 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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MITSUBISHI SHOGUN SPORT

2.5L · Diesel · Black

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

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Reliability & Common Problem Guides for SO53L Makes

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

MINI Common Problems FORD Common Problems BMW Common Problems

Frequently Asked Questions about SO53L Plates

Where was the SO53L number plate series registered?

Vehicles starting with SO53L were assigned to the Edinburgh covering Edinburgh, Scotland. The first two letters (SO) identify the memory tag assigned by the DVLA.

What registration period is SO53L?

The SO53L age identifier corresponds to vehicles first registered between September 2003 to February 2004.

How can I check the MOT history of a SO53L vehicle?

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