Is the Ford Transit Courier ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 24,047 MOT tests, around 81% of Ford Transit Couriers still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 0% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 19%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 90% diesel, 10% petrol. Every diesel Transit Courier in the data (2014 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Every petrol Transit Courier in the data (2014 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 81%
- Likely charged
- 0%
- Depends on the car
- 19%
- MOT tests analysed
- 24,047
Check a specific Transit Courier
Year and fuel type are a guide. Enter the registration to check that car's own record.
Transit Courier ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Transit Couriers of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant93 tested | Likely compliant29 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant2,470 tested | Likely compliant901 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant4,230 tested | Likely compliant429 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant3,889 tested | Likely compliant530 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant3,821 tested | Likely compliant210 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant2,679 tested | Likely compliant103 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car3,457 tested | Likely compliant96 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car1,073 tested | Likely compliant28 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Transit Courier
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 (90% of Transit Couriers tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Petrol (10% of Transit Couriers tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Transit Couriers from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (19% 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 Couriers fare at the MOT too: see the Ford Transit Courier MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Ford Transit Courier for London: what the MOT data shows
The Ford Transit Couriers in this data were first registered between 2014 and 2021. 2019 was the most common year, with 4,659 tests (19% of the total), and half were registered in 2018 or later.
Every Transit Courier in the data is from a year likely to comply, so age and condition matter more than ULEZ when choosing one. The newest (2021) passed first time 89% of the time at 28,005 miles on average, and the oldest (2014) passed 62% at 110,095 miles.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Transit Couriers likely to comply are from 2016. 2,679 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 65% of the time and averaged 86,803 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Transit Courier's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (6.8% of tests) and "not working on dipped beam" (3.1%); tyres: "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm" (3.4%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 19.8% of tests.
Overall, 72% of Transit Couriers passed first time, roughly in line with the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 72,099 miles on average, close to the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Ford models
About this data
Based on 24,047 first MOT tests of the Ford Transit Courier 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 24,047 MOT tests say about the Ford Transit Courier and London's ULEZ.
Is the Ford Transit Courier ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 81% of Transit Couriers on the road are likely compliant and 0% 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 Courier years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Transit Couriers first registered from 2014 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Transit Courier ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015.
How can I check if a specific Transit Courier 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.
Related guides
- ULEZ · 6 min readULEZ explained: which cars are compliant and what it costsSince August 2023 the ULEZ covers every London borough. Which cars comply, what the daily charge costs if yours doesn't, and what you can do about it.Read the guide
- MOT · 6 min readPre-MOT checklist: 20 things to check yourself before the testTwenty quick checks, grouped by area, that you can do on your driveway in under half an hour. No tools beyond a coin and a helper needed for most.Read the guide
- Buying a used car · 5 min readUsed car buying checklist: 25 checks before you payA step-by-step checklist for buying a used car, from the checks you can do at home to what to look at on the day and the paperwork you need.Read the guide
Is your Transit Courier ULEZ compliant?
Enter the registration for a check based on that car's own DVLA record.