Is the Ford Fusion ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 58,497 MOT tests, around 55% of Ford Fusions still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 24% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 21%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 76% petrol, 24% diesel. Every petrol Fusion in the data (2002 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Diesel Fusions in the data are mostly from years that are unlikely to comply.
- Likely compliant
- 55%
- Likely charged
- 24%
- Depends on the car
- 21%
- MOT tests analysed
- 58,497
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Fusion ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Fusions of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Likely compliant828 tested | – |
| 2011 | Likely compliant2,310 tested | Likely charged287 tested |
| 2010 | Likely compliant4,188 tested | Likely charged1,806 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant6,240 tested | Likely charged2,755 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant6,385 tested | Likely charged2,320 tested |
| 2007 | Likely compliant6,296 tested | Likely charged1,870 tested |
| 2006 | Likely compliant5,844 tested | Likely charged1,717 tested |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard4,260 tested | Likely charged1,118 tested |
| 2004 | Check Euro standard3,865 tested | Likely charged1,094 tested |
| 2003 | Check Euro standard3,731 tested | Likely charged879 tested |
| 2002 | Check Euro standard488 tested | Likely charged153 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Fusion
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 (76% of Fusions tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Diesel (24% of Fusions tested): most cars in our data are from years unlikely to comply.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Fusions fare at the MOT too: see the Ford Fusion MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Ford Fusion for London: what the MOT data shows
The Ford Fusions in this data were first registered between 2002 and 2012. 2009 was the most common year, with 8,996 tests (15% of the total), and half were registered in 2007 or later.
Fusions from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 61% of the time, at an average of 80,384 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 60% of the time with 84,393 miles on average.
On a budget, the oldest petrol Fusions likely to comply are from 2006. 5,844 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 54% of the time and averaged 90,477 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Fusion's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (14.2% of tests); brakes: "excessively corroded" (4.9%); suspension: "ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt" (4.3%). The most frequent advisory was "excessively corroded", on 22.1% of tests.
Overall, 60% of Fusions passed first time, well below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 84,701 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Ford models
About this data
Based on 58,497 first MOT tests of the Ford Fusion 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 58,497 MOT tests say about the Ford Fusion and London's ULEZ.
Is the Ford Fusion ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 55% of Fusions on the road are likely compliant and 24% 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 Fusion years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Fusions first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Fusion ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Fusions from 2011 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Fusion 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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