Is the Ford Puma ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 29,923 MOT tests, around 92% of Ford Pumas still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 4% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 4%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 100% petrol. Petrol Pumas are generally compliant from 2019, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 92%
- Likely charged
- 4%
- Depends on the car
- 4%
- MOT tests analysed
- 29,923
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Year and fuel type are a guide. Enter the registration to check that car's own record.
Puma ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Pumas of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant1,544 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant25,612 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant180 tested |
| 2002 | Check Euro standard558 tested |
| 2001 | Check Euro standard729 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged682 tested |
| 1999 | Likely charged343 tested |
| 1998 | Likely charged160 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Puma
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 (100% of Pumas tested): likely compliant from 2019; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Pumas fare at the MOT too: see the Ford Puma MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Ford Puma for London: what the MOT data shows
The Ford Pumas in this data were first registered between 1998 and 2021. 2020 was the most common year, with 25,683 tests (86% of the total), and half were registered in 2020 or later.
Pumas from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 93% of the time, at an average of 20,619 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 60% of the time with 79,071 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 Pumas likely to comply are from 2019. 180 of them were tested; 2019 cars passed first time 95% of the time and averaged 24,637 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Puma's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "too high" (1.0% of tests); suspension: "prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength" (0.9%); tyres: "has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords" (0.9%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 7.1% of tests.
Overall, 90% of Pumas passed first time, well above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 25,515 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Ford models
About this data
Based on 29,923 first MOT tests of the Ford Puma 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 29,923 MOT tests say about the Ford Puma and London's ULEZ.
Is the Ford Puma ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 92% of Pumas on the road are likely compliant and 4% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006).
Which petrol Puma years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Pumas first registered from 2019 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
How can I check if a specific Puma 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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