Is the Ford Transit Connect ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 170,280 MOT tests, around 45% of Ford Transit Connects still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 41% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 14%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 99% diesel. Diesel Transit Connects are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 45%
- Likely charged
- 41%
- Depends on the car
- 14%
- MOT tests analysed
- 170,280
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Transit Connect ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Transit Connects of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant349 tested | Likely compliant4 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant10,808 tested | Likely compliant242 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant14,654 tested | Likely compliant512 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant16,652 tested | Likely compliant230 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant18,117 tested | Likely compliant291 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant14,125 tested | Likely compliant50 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car13,253 tested | Likely compliant68 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car10,668 tested | Likely compliant49 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged4,531 tested | Likely compliant3 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged6,100 tested | Likely compliant3 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged6,227 tested | Likely compliant17 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged5,512 tested | Likely compliant5 tested |
| 2009 | Likely charged5,633 tested | Likely compliant13 tested |
| 2008 | Likely charged8,535 tested | Likely compliant26 tested |
| 2007 | Likely charged9,813 tested | Likely compliant21 tested |
| 2006 | Likely charged8,748 tested | Likely compliant104 tested |
| 2005 | Likely charged6,263 tested | Check Euro standard124 tested |
| 2004 | Likely charged4,597 tested | Check Euro standard120 tested |
| 2003 | Likely charged3,281 tested | Check Euro standard40 tested |
| 2002 | Likely charged330 tested | Check Euro standard2 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Transit Connect
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 (99% of Transit Connects tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (1% of Transit Connects tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Transit Connects from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (14% 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 Transit Connects fare at the MOT too: see the Ford Transit Connect MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Ford Transit Connect for London: what the MOT data shows
The Ford Transit Connects in this data were first registered between 2002 and 2021. 2017 was the most common year, with 18,412 tests (11% of the total), and half were registered in 2015 or later.
Transit Connects from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 75% of the time, at an average of 70,357 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 50% of the time with 133,550 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 Transit Connects likely to comply are from 2016. 14,125 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 74% of the time and averaged 93,561 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Transit Connect's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (7.4% of tests); visibility: "does not clear the windscreen effectively" (3.8%); tyres: "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm" (3.6%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 21.5% of tests.
Overall, 64% of Transit Connects passed first time, noticeably below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 101,271 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 170,280 first MOT tests of the Ford Transit Connect 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 170,280 MOT tests say about the Ford Transit Connect and London's ULEZ.
Is the Ford Transit Connect ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 45% of Transit Connects on the road are likely compliant and 41% 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 Transit Connect years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Transit Connects first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Transit Connect ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Transit Connects from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Transit Connect 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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