Is the Ford Escort ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 11,034 MOT tests, around 1% of Ford Escorts still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 98% are likely to be charged.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 87% petrol, 13% diesel. Petrol Escorts in the data are mostly from years that are unlikely to comply. Diesel Escorts in the data are mostly from years that are unlikely to comply.
- Likely compliant
- 1%
- Likely charged
- 98%
- Depends on the car
- 1%
- MOT tests analysed
- 11,034
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Escort ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Escorts of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Check Euro standard25 tested | Likely charged333 tested |
| 2001 | Check Euro standard63 tested | Likely charged400 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged334 tested | Likely charged193 tested |
| 1999 | Likely charged149 tested | Likely charged103 tested |
| 1998 | Likely charged424 tested | Likely charged76 tested |
| 1997 | Likely charged576 tested | Likely charged59 tested |
| 1996 | Likely charged585 tested | Likely charged65 tested |
| 1995 | Likely charged434 tested | Likely charged38 tested |
| 1994 | Likely charged339 tested | Likely charged29 tested |
| 1993 | Likely charged334 tested | Likely charged23 tested |
| 1992 | Likely charged283 tested | Likely charged13 tested |
| 1991 | Likely charged258 tested | Likely charged16 tested |
| 1990 | Likely charged889 tested | Likely charged32 tested |
| 1989 | Likely charged895 tested | Likely charged15 tested |
| 1988 | Likely charged551 tested | Likely charged13 tested |
| 1987 | Likely charged328 tested | Likely charged8 tested |
| 1986 | Likely charged265 tested | Likely charged4 tested |
| 1985 | Likely charged439 tested | Likely charged1 tested |
| 1984 | Likely charged150 tested | Likely charged1 tested |
| 1983 | Likely charged225 tested | – |
| 1982 | Likely charged67 tested | – |
| 1981 | Likely charged64 tested | – |
| 1980 | Likely charged347 tested | – |
| 1979 | Likely charged269 tested | – |
| 1978 | Likely charged216 tested | – |
| 1977 | Likely charged118 tested | – |
| 1976 | Likely charged146 tested | – |
| 1975 | Likely charged112 tested | – |
| 1974 | Likely charged142 tested | – |
| 1973 | Likely charged98 tested | – |
| 1972 | Likely charged142 tested | – |
| 1971 | Likely charged77 tested | – |
| 1969 | Likely charged52 tested | – |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Escort
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 Escorts tested): most cars in our data are from years unlikely to comply.
- Diesel (13% of Escorts tested): most cars in our data are from years unlikely to comply.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Escorts fare at the MOT too: see the Ford Escort MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Ford Escort for London: what the MOT data shows
The Ford Escorts in this data were first registered between 1969 and 2002. 1990 was the most common year, with 921 tests (9% of the total), and half were registered in 1990 or later.
Almost every Escort in the data is from a year likely to comply, so age and condition matter more than ULEZ when choosing one. The newest (2002) passed first time 62% of the time at 106,374 miles on average, and the oldest (1969) passed 92% at 54,029 miles.
Whichever year you choose, check the Escort's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (5.5% of tests); suspension: "prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength" (4.3%); brakes: "across an axle" (2.6%). The most frequent advisory was "excessively corroded", on 9.1% of tests.
Overall, 75% of Escorts passed first time, noticeably above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 56,921 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Ford models
About this data
Based on 11,034 first MOT tests of the Ford Escort 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 11,034 MOT tests say about the Ford Escort and London's ULEZ.
Is the Ford Escort ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 1% of Escorts on the road are likely compliant and 98% 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 Escort years are ULEZ compliant?
The petrol cars in our data are older than 2006, so many won't comply. Check the exact vehicle's Euro standard.
Is a diesel Escort ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Escorts from 2002 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Escort 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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