Is the Ford Mondeo ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 215,234 MOT tests, around 31% of Ford Mondeos still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 51% 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 78% diesel, 20% petrol. Diesel Mondeos are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Petrol Mondeos are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 31%
- Likely charged
- 51%
- Depends on the car
- 18%
- MOT tests analysed
- 215,234
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Mondeo ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Mondeos of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol | Hybrid (petrol) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant46 tested | – | Likely compliant35 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant1,458 tested | Likely compliant6 tested | Likely compliant844 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant3,090 tested | Likely compliant534 tested | Likely compliant958 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant5,742 tested | Likely compliant998 tested | Likely compliant524 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant10,060 tested | Likely compliant847 tested | Likely compliant203 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant14,264 tested | Likely compliant1,755 tested | Likely compliant312 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car15,372 tested | Likely compliant2,094 tested | Likely compliant148 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car11,668 tested | Likely compliant442 tested | Likely compliant26 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged12,905 tested | Likely compliant449 tested | – |
| 2012 | Likely charged15,503 tested | Likely compliant1,274 tested | – |
| 2011 | Likely charged11,841 tested | Likely compliant2,529 tested | – |
| 2010 | Likely charged15,985 tested | Likely compliant2,000 tested | – |
| 2009 | Likely charged15,817 tested | Likely compliant2,208 tested | – |
| 2008 | Likely charged13,621 tested | Likely compliant4,153 tested | – |
| 2007 | Likely charged9,069 tested | Likely compliant5,128 tested | – |
| 2006 | Likely charged4,583 tested | Likely compliant4,294 tested | – |
| 2005 | Likely charged3,777 tested | Check Euro standard3,780 tested | – |
| 2004 | Likely charged1,947 tested | Check Euro standard2,917 tested | – |
| 2003 | Likely charged873 tested | Check Euro standard2,058 tested | – |
| 2002 | Likely charged444 tested | Check Euro standard1,825 tested | – |
| 2001 | Likely charged165 tested | Check Euro standard1,764 tested | – |
| 2000 | Likely charged21 tested | Likely charged841 tested | – |
| 1999 | Likely charged27 tested | Likely charged485 tested | – |
| 1998 | Likely charged26 tested | Likely charged277 tested | – |
| 1997 | Likely charged13 tested | Likely charged204 tested | – |
| 1996 | Likely charged24 tested | Likely charged189 tested | – |
| 1995 | Likely charged16 tested | Likely charged110 tested | – |
| 1994 | Likely charged9 tested | Likely charged104 tested | – |
| 1993 | Likely charged2 tested | Likely charged96 tested | – |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Mondeo
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 (78% of Mondeos tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (20% of Mondeos tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Hybrid (petrol) (1% of Mondeos tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Mondeos 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 Mondeos fare at the MOT too: see the Ford Mondeo MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Ford Mondeo for London: what the MOT data shows
The Ford Mondeos in this data were first registered between 1993 and 2021. 2009 was the most common year, with 18,029 tests (8% of the total), and half were registered in 2011 or later.
Mondeos from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 75% of the time, at an average of 90,363 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 61% of the time with 125,278 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 Mondeos likely to comply are from 2016. 14,264 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 82% of the time and averaged 83,025 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
On a budget, the oldest petrol Mondeos likely to comply are from 2006. 4,294 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 55% of the time and averaged 121,561 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Mondeo's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (6.7% of tests); tyres: "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm" (3.4%); brakes: "less than 1.5 mm thick" (2.8%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 20.7% of tests.
Overall, 67% of Mondeos passed first time, noticeably below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 110,756 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 215,234 first MOT tests of the Ford Mondeo 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 215,234 MOT tests say about the Ford Mondeo and London's ULEZ.
Is the Ford Mondeo ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 31% of Mondeos on the road are likely compliant and 51% 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 Mondeo years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Mondeos first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Mondeo ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Mondeos from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Mondeo 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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