Is the Honda FR-V ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 8,328 MOT tests, around 46% of Honda FR-V models still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 39% 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 60% petrol, 39% diesel. Every petrol FR-V in the data (2004 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Diesel FR-V models in the data are mostly from years that are unlikely to comply.
- Likely compliant
- 46%
- Likely charged
- 39%
- Depends on the car
- 14%
- MOT tests analysed
- 8,328
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FR-V ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many FR-V models of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Likely compliant53 tested | Likely charged29 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant771 tested | Likely charged509 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant1,018 tested | Likely charged824 tested |
| 2007 | Likely compliant1,187 tested | Likely charged703 tested |
| 2006 | Likely compliant766 tested | Likely charged934 tested |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard1,003 tested | Likely charged281 tested |
| 2004 | Check Euro standard194 tested | Likely charged1 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the FR-V
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 (60% of FR-V models tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Diesel (39% of FR-V models tested): most cars in our data are from years unlikely to comply.
Thinking of buying one? Check how FR-V models fare at the MOT too: see the Honda FR-V MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Honda FR-V for London: what the MOT data shows
The Honda FR-V models in this data were first registered between 2004 and 2010. 2007 was the most common year, with 1,892 tests (23% of the total), and half were registered in 2007 or later.
FR-V models from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 57% of the time, at an average of 121,263 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 56% of the time with 123,622 miles on average.
On a budget, the oldest petrol FR-V models likely to comply are from 2006. 766 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 53% of the time and averaged 132,820 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the FR-V's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (12.4% of tests); suspension: "ball joint excessively worn" (6.8%) and "prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength" (6.7%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 22.2% of tests.
Overall, 56% of FR-V models passed first time, well below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 123,530 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Honda models
About this data
Based on 8,328 first MOT tests of the Honda FR-V 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 8,328 MOT tests say about the Honda FR-V and London's ULEZ.
Is the Honda FR-V ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 46% of FR-V models on the road are likely compliant and 39% 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 FR-V years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol FR-V models first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel FR-V ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel FR-V models from 2010 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific FR-V 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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