Is the Honda Accord ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 30,246 MOT tests, around 26% of Honda Accords still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 46% 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 59% petrol, 40% diesel. Petrol Accords are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged. Diesel Accords in the data are mostly from years that are unlikely to comply.
- Likely compliant
- 26%
- Likely charged
- 46%
- Depends on the car
- 27%
- MOT tests analysed
- 30,246
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Accord ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Accords of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Likely compliant55 tested | Check exact car108 tested |
| 2014 | Likely compliant164 tested | Check exact car271 tested |
| 2013 | Likely compliant124 tested | Likely charged376 tested |
| 2012 | Likely compliant294 tested | Likely charged911 tested |
| 2011 | Likely compliant366 tested | Likely charged938 tested |
| 2010 | Likely compliant472 tested | Likely charged845 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant1,124 tested | Likely charged2,129 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant1,511 tested | Likely charged1,649 tested |
| 2007 | Likely compliant1,923 tested | Likely charged1,707 tested |
| 2006 | Likely compliant1,766 tested | Likely charged1,580 tested |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard2,294 tested | Likely charged1,109 tested |
| 2004 | Check Euro standard2,345 tested | Likely charged602 tested |
| 2003 | Check Euro standard1,836 tested | Likely charged11 tested |
| 2002 | Check Euro standard703 tested | – |
| 2001 | Check Euro standard691 tested | Likely charged1 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged933 tested | – |
| 1999 | Likely charged554 tested | – |
| 1998 | Likely charged202 tested | – |
| 1997 | Likely charged97 tested | – |
| 1996 | Likely charged62 tested | – |
| 1995 | Likely charged53 tested | – |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Accord
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).
- Petrol (59% of Accords tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Diesel (40% of Accords tested): most cars in our data are from years unlikely to comply.
Accords 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 Honda can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Accords fare at the MOT too: see the Honda Accord MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Honda Accord for London: what the MOT data shows
The Honda Accords in this data were first registered between 1995 and 2015. 2007 was the most common year, with 3,641 tests (12% of the total), and half were registered in 2007 or later.
Accords from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 63% of the time, at an average of 126,760 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 62% of the time with 122,451 miles on average.
On a budget, the oldest petrol Accords likely to comply are from 2006. 1,766 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 58% of the time and averaged 136,117 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Accord's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (10.1% of tests) and "projected beam image is obviously incorrect" (5.3%); suspension: "ball joint excessively worn" (6.0%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 17.9% of tests.
Overall, 61% of Accords passed first time, well below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 123,331 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Honda models
About this data
Based on 30,246 first MOT tests of the Honda Accord 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 30,246 MOT tests say about the Honda Accord and London's ULEZ.
Is the Honda Accord ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 26% of Accords on the road are likely compliant and 46% 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 Accord years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Accords first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Accord ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Accords from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Accord 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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