Is the Ford Ranger ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 99,381 MOT tests, around 61% of Ford Rangers still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 28% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 11%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 100% diesel. Diesel Rangers are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 61%
- Likely charged
- 28%
- Depends on the car
- 11%
- MOT tests analysed
- 99,381
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Ranger ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Rangers of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant484 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant11,165 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant14,231 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant13,930 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant10,699 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant10,399 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car6,345 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car4,126 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged3,058 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged1,987 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged1,705 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged1,589 tested |
| 2009 | Likely charged2,652 tested |
| 2008 | Likely charged2,435 tested |
| 2007 | Likely charged3,441 tested |
| 2006 | Likely charged2,897 tested |
| 2005 | Likely charged2,436 tested |
| 2004 | Likely charged2,168 tested |
| 2003 | Likely charged1,237 tested |
| 2002 | Likely charged879 tested |
| 2001 | Likely charged658 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged539 tested |
| 1999 | Likely charged213 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Ranger
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Diesel (100% of Rangers tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Rangers from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (11% 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 Rangers fare at the MOT too: see the Ford Ranger MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Ford Ranger for London: what the MOT data shows
The Ford Rangers in this data were first registered between 1999 and 2021. 2019 was the most common year, with 14,233 tests (14% of the total), and half were registered in 2017 or later.
Rangers from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 78% of the time, at an average of 57,929 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 57% of the time with 122,622 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 Rangers likely to comply are from 2016. 10,399 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 74% of the time and averaged 75,639 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Ranger's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (5.9% of tests); suspension: "fractured or broken" (5.0%); noise, emissions and leaks: "inoperative or indicates a malfunction" (2.3%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 12.6% of tests.
Overall, 71% of Rangers passed first time, roughly in line with the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 79,065 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Ford models
About this data
Based on 99,381 first MOT tests of the Ford Ranger 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 99,381 MOT tests say about the Ford Ranger and London's ULEZ.
Is the Ford Ranger ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 61% of Rangers on the road are likely compliant and 28% likely to be charged. Diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Is a diesel Ranger ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Rangers from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Ranger 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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