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YL53L Series Number Plates

UK vehicles registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire during September 2003 to February 2004 with registration prefix YL53L.

Area Office: Sheffield (Sheffield, Yorkshire)
Release Period: September 2003 to February 2004
Tracked in Batch: 59 vehicles
MOT Pass Rate: 68.9%

Popular Makes

VOLKSWAGEN 30.5% (18)

FORD 20.3% (12)

MINI 13.6% (8)

68.9%

Average MOT Pass Rate

Based on 225 historical tests

Common Colors

Silver17 vehicles

Blue11 vehicles

Black10 vehicles

Active Plates in YL53L Series(59 of 59 displayed)

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SUZUKI IGNIS

1.3L · Petrol · Red

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

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SUZUKI WAGON-R+

1.3L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Dec 2003
MOT Expiry: 26 Apr 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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SUZUKI GRAND VITARA

1.6L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 01 Jun 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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SUZUKI IGNIS

1.5L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 23 Feb 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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SUZUKI GRAND VITARA

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 24 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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SUZUKI GRAND VITARA

2.0L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 02 Feb 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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SUZUKI ALTO

1.1L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Feb 2004
MOT Expiry: 21 Aug 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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FORD FOCUS

1.8L · Petrol · Green

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 04 Apr 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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VAUXHALL CORSA

1.0L · Petrol · Silver

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

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VAUXHALL VECTRA

2.2L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 02 Oct 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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MERCEDES-BENZ SLK

3.2L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 27 Aug 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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MERCEDES-BENZ SL

3.7L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 04 Dec 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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SORNMOT Expired

MERCEDES A-CLASS

1.6L · PETROL · SILVER

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 26 Mar 2025
Tax Status: SORN
Color: SILVER

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UntaxedMOT Expired

MERCEDES C

2.1L · DIESEL · SILVER

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 23 Jan 2024
Tax Status: Untaxed
Color: SILVER

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MERCEDES-BENZ C

2.1L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 07 Apr 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS

1.6L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Feb 2004
MOT Expiry: 01 Mar 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

1.9L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 16 Nov 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.4L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Feb 2004
MOT Expiry: 13 Feb 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

1.9L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Feb 2004
MOT Expiry: 27 Jul 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.9L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 12 Nov 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

2.0L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 20 Oct 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.9L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 21 Dec 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

1.9L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 12 Jul 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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SORNMOT Expired

VOLKSWAGEN

1.9L · DIESEL · GREEN

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 01 Feb 2022
Tax Status: SORN
Color: GREEN

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VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

1.9L · Diesel · Beige

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 25 Sep 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Beige

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VOLKSWAGEN BORA

1.9L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 07 Sep 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.9L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 03 Feb 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLKSWAGEN POLO

1.2L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 19 Dec 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

1.9L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 18 Feb 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

1.9L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 19 Jul 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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RENAULT KANGOO

1.9L · Diesel · Grey

First Used: Feb 2004
MOT Expiry: 10 Sep 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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RENAULT KANGOO

1.5L · Diesel · White

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

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VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER

1.9L · Diesel · White

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

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VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER

2.5L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 12 Jun 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER

2.5L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Feb 2004
MOT Expiry: 20 Jun 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER

1.9L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Feb 2004
MOT Expiry: 08 Feb 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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FORD FOCUS

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 19 Oct 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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FORD FIESTA

1.2L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 30 Jan 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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FORD FUSION

1.4L · Petrol · Green

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 22 Jul 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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FORD FOCUS

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Feb 2004
MOT Expiry: 29 Jan 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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FORD RANGER

2.5L · Diesel · Orange

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 14 Nov 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Orange

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FORD FOCUS

1.8L · Diesel · White

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 21 Jul 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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FORD FOCUS

2.0L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 08 Nov 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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FORD TRANSIT CONNECT

1.8L · Diesel · White

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 02 Feb 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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FORD TRANSIT

2.4L · Diesel · White

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 27 Jul 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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FORD TRANSIT

2.4L · Diesel · White

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 25 Apr 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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FORD FOCUS

1.6L · Petrol · Blue

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

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BMW 3 SERIES

3.0L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 23 Jun 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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MINI MINI

1.6L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 20 Apr 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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MINI MINI

1.6L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 26 Mar 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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BMW X5

4.4L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 14 Dec 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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MINI MINI

1.6L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 16 Nov 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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MINI MINI

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 16 Feb 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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MINI MINI

1.6L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 23 Feb 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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MINI MINI

1.6L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 24 Jul 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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MINI MINI

1.6L · Petrol · Yellow

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 25 May 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Yellow

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BMW 316

1.8L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 12 Jan 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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MINI MINI

1.6L · Petrol · White

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 02 Jul 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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VAUXHALL CORSA

1.4L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Jan 2004
MOT Expiry: 13 Mar 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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Reliability & Common Problem Guides for YL53L Makes

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

VOLKSWAGEN Common Problems FORD Common Problems MINI Common Problems

Frequently Asked Questions about YL53L Plates

Where was the YL53L number plate series registered?

Vehicles starting with YL53L were assigned to the Sheffield covering Sheffield, Yorkshire. The first two letters (YL) identify the memory tag assigned by the DVLA.

What registration period is YL53L?

The YL53L age identifier corresponds to vehicles first registered between September 2003 to February 2004.

How can I check the MOT history of a YL53L 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.