Is the Ford Mustang ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 11,977 MOT tests, around 90% of Ford Mustangs still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 5% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 5%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 99% petrol. Petrol Mustangs are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 90%
- Likely charged
- 5%
- Depends on the car
- 5%
- MOT tests analysed
- 11,977
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Year and fuel type are a guide. Enter the registration to check that car's own record.
Mustang ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Mustangs of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Likely compliant1,023 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant1,224 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant2,125 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant1,929 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant2,603 tested |
| 2015 | Likely compliant361 tested |
| 2014 | Likely compliant113 tested |
| 2013 | Likely compliant114 tested |
| 2012 | Likely compliant103 tested |
| 2011 | Likely compliant85 tested |
| 2010 | Likely compliant110 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant97 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant232 tested |
| 2007 | Likely compliant299 tested |
| 2006 | Likely compliant283 tested |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard352 tested |
| 2004 | Check Euro standard70 tested |
| 2003 | Check Euro standard51 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged57 tested |
| 1996 | Likely charged67 tested |
| 1995 | Likely charged75 tested |
| 1994 | Likely charged63 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Mustang
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).
- Petrol (99% of Mustangs tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Mustangs fare at the MOT too: see the Ford Mustang MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Ford Mustang for London: what the MOT data shows
The Ford Mustangs in this data were first registered between 1994 and 2020. 2016 was the most common year, with 2,603 tests (23% of the total), and half were registered in 2017 or later.
Mustangs from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 84% of the time, at an average of 30,758 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 75% of the time with 84,307 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 Mustangs likely to comply are from 2006. 283 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 78% of the time and averaged 69,123 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Mustang's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were visibility: "does not clear the windscreen effectively" (2.5% of tests); brakes: "efficiency below requirements" (2.5%); tyres: "has ply or cords exposed" (1.8%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 10.6% of tests.
Overall, 83% of Mustangs passed first time, well above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 34,369 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Ford models
About this data
Based on 11,977 first MOT tests of the Ford Mustang 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 11,977 MOT tests say about the Ford Mustang and London's ULEZ.
Is the Ford Mustang ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 90% of Mustangs on the road are likely compliant and 5% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006).
Which petrol Mustang years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Mustangs first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
How can I check if a specific Mustang 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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