Is the Ford Tourneo ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 14,424 MOT tests, around 69% of Ford Tourneos still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 4% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 27%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 93% diesel, 6% petrol. Diesel Tourneos are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Every petrol Tourneo in the data (2013 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 69%
- Likely charged
- 4%
- Depends on the car
- 27%
- MOT tests analysed
- 14,424
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Tourneo ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Tourneos of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | – | – |
| 2020 | Likely compliant345 tested | Likely compliant12 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant1,645 tested | Likely compliant828 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant2,514 tested | Likely compliant8 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant2,937 tested | – |
| 2016 | Likely compliant1,523 tested | Likely compliant1 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car2,334 tested | Likely compliant2 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car1,515 tested | Likely compliant27 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged500 tested | Likely compliant1 tested |
| 2004 | Likely charged52 tested | – |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Tourneo
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 (93% of Tourneos tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (6% of Tourneos tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Tourneos from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (27% 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 Tourneos fare at the MOT too: see the Ford Tourneo MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Ford Tourneo for London: what the MOT data shows
The Ford Tourneos in this data were first registered between 2004 and 2022. 2017 was the most common year, with 2,937 tests (20% of the total), and half were registered in 2017 or later.
Tourneos from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 77% of the time, at an average of 79,153 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 63% of the time with 135,058 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 Tourneos likely to comply are from 2016. 1,523 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 70% of the time and averaged 122,516 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Tourneo's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were body and structure: "constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt" (3.6% of tests); lights and electrics: "not working" (3.5%); visibility: "does not clear the windscreen effectively" (2.9%). The most frequent advisory was "pin or bush excessively worn", on 12.3% of tests.
Overall, 74% of Tourneos passed first time, slightly above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 95,906 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 14,424 first MOT tests of the Ford Tourneo 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 14,424 MOT tests say about the Ford Tourneo and London's ULEZ.
Is the Ford Tourneo ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 69% of Tourneos on the road are likely compliant and 4% 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 Tourneo years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Tourneos first registered from 2013 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Tourneo ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Tourneos from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Tourneo 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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