Is the Ford Kuga ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 273,206 MOT tests, around 63% of Ford Kugas still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 19% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 18%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 80% diesel, 19% petrol. Diesel Kugas are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Every petrol Kuga in the data (2008 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 63%
- Likely charged
- 19%
- Depends on the car
- 18%
- MOT tests analysed
- 273,206
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Kuga ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Kugas of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol | Hybrid (petrol) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant978 tested | Likely compliant182 tested | Likely compliant244 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant9,473 tested | Likely compliant3,255 tested | Likely compliant2,620 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant22,952 tested | Likely compliant18,049 tested | Likely compliant3 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant26,855 tested | Likely compliant12,011 tested | – |
| 2017 | Likely compliant30,321 tested | Likely compliant6,675 tested | – |
| 2016 | Likely compliant28,305 tested | Likely compliant5,113 tested | Likely compliant1 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car27,513 tested | Likely compliant3,314 tested | – |
| 2014 | Check exact car21,433 tested | Likely compliant1,407 tested | – |
| 2013 | Likely charged12,347 tested | Likely compliant587 tested | – |
| 2012 | Likely charged9,370 tested | Likely compliant210 tested | – |
| 2011 | Likely charged9,020 tested | Likely compliant184 tested | – |
| 2010 | Likely charged9,491 tested | Likely compliant280 tested | – |
| 2009 | Likely charged7,952 tested | Likely compliant124 tested | – |
| 2008 | Likely charged2,882 tested | Likely compliant12 tested | – |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Kuga
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).
- Diesel (80% of Kugas tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (19% of Kugas tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Hybrid (petrol) (1% of Kugas tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Kugas from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (18% 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 Kugas fare at the MOT too: see the Ford Kuga MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Ford Kuga for London: what the MOT data shows
The Ford Kugas in this data were first registered between 2008 and 2021. 2019 was the most common year, with 41,005 tests (15% of the total), and half were registered in 2016 or later.
Kugas from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 85% of the time, at an average of 42,079 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 64% of the time with 101,935 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 diesel Kugas likely to comply are from 2016. 28,305 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 82% of the time and averaged 57,707 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Kuga's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (4.1% of tests); brakes: "less than 1.5 mm thick" (2.8%); visibility: "does not clear the windscreen effectively" (2.6%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 17.3% of tests.
Overall, 80% of Kugas passed first time, well above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 58,317 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 273,206 first MOT tests of the Ford Kuga 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 273,206 MOT tests say about the Ford Kuga and London's ULEZ.
Is the Ford Kuga ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 63% of Kugas on the road are likely compliant and 19% 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 Kuga years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Kugas first registered from 2008 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Kuga ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Kugas from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Kuga 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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