Is the Ford Fiesta ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 1,440,962 MOT tests, around 82% of Ford Fiestas still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 10% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 8%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 87% petrol, 13% diesel. Petrol Fiestas are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged. Diesel Fiestas are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 82%
- Likely charged
- 10%
- Depends on the car
- 8%
- MOT tests analysed
- 1,440,962
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Fiesta ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Fiestas of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant2,296 tested | Likely compliant2 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant49,481 tested | Likely compliant1,456 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant75,898 tested | Likely compliant2,834 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant90,504 tested | Likely compliant3,094 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant84,992 tested | Likely compliant6,240 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant104,033 tested | Likely compliant11,964 tested |
| 2015 | Likely compliant112,814 tested | Check exact car14,882 tested |
| 2014 | Likely compliant108,744 tested | Check exact car15,756 tested |
| 2013 | Likely compliant96,357 tested | Likely charged18,258 tested |
| 2012 | Likely compliant78,013 tested | Likely charged22,523 tested |
| 2011 | Likely compliant64,605 tested | Likely charged22,592 tested |
| 2010 | Likely compliant66,536 tested | Likely charged23,380 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant75,995 tested | Likely charged20,993 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant52,837 tested | Likely charged9,753 tested |
| 2007 | Likely compliant52,194 tested | Likely charged6,876 tested |
| 2006 | Likely compliant43,377 tested | Likely charged5,708 tested |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard26,909 tested | Likely charged2,927 tested |
| 2004 | Check Euro standard22,698 tested | Likely charged2,100 tested |
| 2003 | Check Euro standard17,219 tested | Likely charged1,789 tested |
| 2002 | Check Euro standard8,540 tested | Likely charged718 tested |
| 2001 | Check Euro standard3,366 tested | Likely charged68 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged1,922 tested | Likely charged26 tested |
| 1999 | Likely charged1,986 tested | Likely charged22 tested |
| 1998 | Likely charged1,564 tested | Likely charged29 tested |
| 1997 | Likely charged728 tested | Likely charged18 tested |
| 1996 | Likely charged392 tested | Likely charged18 tested |
| 1995 | Likely charged292 tested | Likely charged11 tested |
| 1994 | Likely charged222 tested | Likely charged5 tested |
| 1993 | Likely charged146 tested | Likely charged7 tested |
| 1992 | Likely charged172 tested | Likely charged1 tested |
| 1991 | Likely charged324 tested | Likely charged1 tested |
| 1990 | Likely charged182 tested | Likely charged2 tested |
| 1989 | Likely charged260 tested | – |
| 1988 | Likely charged352 tested | Likely charged7 tested |
| 1987 | Likely charged204 tested | – |
| 1986 | Likely charged115 tested | Likely charged1 tested |
| 1985 | Likely charged89 tested | Likely charged3 tested |
| 1984 | Likely charged67 tested | Likely charged1 tested |
| 1983 | Likely charged198 tested | – |
| 1982 | Likely charged101 tested | – |
| 1981 | Likely charged50 tested | – |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Fiesta
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 Fiestas tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Diesel (13% of Fiestas tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Fiestas from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (8% 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 Fiestas fare at the MOT too: see the Ford Fiesta MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Ford Fiesta for London: what the MOT data shows
The Ford Fiestas in this data were first registered between 1981 and 2021. 2015 was the most common year, with 127,696 tests (9% of the total), and half were registered in 2013 or later.
Fiestas from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 68% of the time, at an average of 61,665 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 58% of the time with 82,260 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest petrol Fiestas likely to comply are from 2006. 43,377 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 53% of the time and averaged 93,395 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Fiestas likely to comply are from 2016. 11,964 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 70% of the time and averaged 48,688 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Fiesta's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (9.1% of tests); suspension: "ball joint excessively worn" (4.7%) and "fractured or broken" (3.1%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 16.6% of tests.
Overall, 66% of Fiestas passed first time, noticeably below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 65,370 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 1,440,962 first MOT tests of the Ford Fiesta 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 1,440,962 MOT tests say about the Ford Fiesta and London's ULEZ.
Is the Ford Fiesta ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 82% of Fiestas on the road are likely compliant and 10% 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 Fiesta years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Fiestas first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Fiesta ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Fiestas from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Fiesta 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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