Is the Ford Ecosport ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 98,104 MOT tests, around 96% of Ford Ecosports still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 0% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 4%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 87% petrol, 13% diesel. Every petrol Ecosport in the data (2014 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Every diesel Ecosport in the data (2014 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 96%
- Likely charged
- 0%
- Depends on the car
- 4%
- MOT tests analysed
- 98,104
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Ecosport ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Ecosports of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant172 tested | – |
| 2020 | Likely compliant9,297 tested | Likely compliant153 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant23,916 tested | Likely compliant1,016 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant20,771 tested | Likely compliant1,776 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant11,074 tested | Likely compliant2,386 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant10,630 tested | Likely compliant3,750 tested |
| 2015 | Likely compliant7,785 tested | Check exact car2,761 tested |
| 2014 | Likely compliant1,494 tested | Check exact car1,103 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Ecosport
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Petrol (87% of Ecosports tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Diesel (13% of Ecosports tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Ecosports from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (4% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Ford can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Ecosports fare at the MOT too: see the Ford Ecosport MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Ford Ecosport for London: what the MOT data shows
The Ford Ecosports in this data were first registered between 2014 and 2021. 2019 was the most common year, with 24,932 tests (25% of the total), and half were registered in 2018 or later.
Every Ecosport in the data is from a year likely to comply, so age and condition matter more than ULEZ when choosing one. The newest (2021) passed first time 88% of the time at 17,779 miles on average, and the oldest (2014) passed 66% at 61,754 miles.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Ecosports likely to comply are from 2016. 3,750 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 74% of the time and averaged 46,643 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Ecosport's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (5.1% of tests) and "not working on dipped beam" (1.9%); tyres: "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm" (1.5%). The most frequent advisory was "has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure", on 11.3% of tests.
Overall, 81% of Ecosports passed first time, well above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 33,922 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 98,104 first MOT tests of the Ford Ecosport carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 98,104 MOT tests say about the Ford Ecosport and London's ULEZ.
Is the Ford Ecosport ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 96% of Ecosports on the road are likely compliant and 0% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Ecosport years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Ecosports first registered from 2014 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Ecosport ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015.
How can I check if a specific Ecosport is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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