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SO53M Series Number Plates

UK vehicles registered in Edinburgh, Scotland during September 2003 to February 2004 with registration prefix SO53M.

Area Office: Edinburgh (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Release Period: September 2003 to February 2004
Tracked in Batch: 31 vehicles
MOT Pass Rate: 65.6%

SO53M Cohort Statistics

Popular Makes

FORD 25.8% (8)

VOLVO 25.8% (8)

VAUXHALL 19.4% (6)

65.6%

Average MOT Pass Rate

Based on 96 historical tests

Common Colors

Black7 vehicles

Blue7 vehicles

White4 vehicles

Active Plates in SO53M Series(31 of 31 displayed)

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SE BLUEMOTION TDI

1.6L · DIESEL · WHITE

First Used: May 2010
MOT Expiry: 09 Apr 2027
Tax Status: Taxed
Color: WHITE

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CITROEN DS3

1.6L · Diesel · White

First Used: Mar 2011
MOT Expiry: 06 Mar 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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RENAULT CLIO

1.1L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Oct 2011
MOT Expiry: 15 Dec 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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PEUGEOT 206

2.0L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Sep 2004
MOT Expiry: 01 Jul 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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FIAT 500

1.2L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Oct 2008
MOT Expiry: 01 Jul 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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VAUXHALL VIVARO

1.9L · Petrol · White

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 14 Mar 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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VAUXHALL CORSA

1.4L · Petrol · Gold

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 24 May 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Gold

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VAUXHALL ASTRA

1.6L · Petrol · Blue

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

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VAUXHALL VIVARO

1.9L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 15 Jul 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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VAUXHALL ASTRA

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Feb 2004
MOT Expiry: 05 Aug 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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AUDI TT

2.0L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Jan 2009
MOT Expiry: 22 Apr 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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MERCEDES-BENZ A

1.5L · Diesel · White

First Used: Mar 2019
MOT Expiry: 29 Sep 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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TOYOTA HILUX

3.0L · Diesel · Black

First Used: May 2009
MOT Expiry: 01 Mar 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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UntaxedMOT Expired

FORD FUSION

1.4L · PETROL · SILVER

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 01 Feb 2017
Tax Status: Untaxed
Color: SILVER

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FORD FIESTA

1.4L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 03 Sep 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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FORD FUSION

1.4L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 24 Jan 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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FORD FIESTA

1.2L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 18 Mar 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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FORD TRANSIT

2.4L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Feb 2004
MOT Expiry: 27 Oct 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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FORD TRANSIT

2.4L · Diesel · White

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 10 Jul 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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FORD TRANSIT

2.4L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 31 Jan 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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FORD TRANSIT

2.4L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 10 Nov 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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VOLVO XC90

2.4L · Diesel · Green

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 06 Jul 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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VOLVO XC90

2.4L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 26 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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VOLVO S60 D5 S

2.4L · HEAVY OIL · GOLD

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 16 Sep 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: GOLD

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VOLVO S80

2.0L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 24 Sep 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLVO XC90

2.9L · Petrol · Green

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 02 May 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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VOLVO S80

2.9L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 08 Jan 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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VOLVO V40

1.8L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 26 Jan 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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VOLVO XC90

2.4L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 11 Nov 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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CHRYSLER-JEEP 300

3.0L · Diesel · Grey

First Used: Dec 2007
MOT Expiry: 24 May 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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VAUXHALL ASTRA

1.6L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 20 Sep 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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Reliability & Common Problem Guides for SO53M Makes

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

FORD Common Problems VOLVO Common Problems VAUXHALL Common Problems

Frequently Asked Questions about SO53M Plates

Where was the SO53M number plate series registered?

Vehicles starting with SO53M 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 SO53M?

The SO53M age identifier corresponds to vehicles first registered between September 2003 to February 2004.

How can I check the MOT history of a SO53M vehicle?

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