Is the Jeep Cherokee ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 13,940 MOT tests, around 19% of Jeep Cherokees still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 49% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 32%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 81% diesel, 18% petrol. Diesel Cherokees are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2010 or earlier are likely to be charged. Petrol Cherokees are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 19%
- Likely charged
- 49%
- Depends on the car
- 32%
- MOT tests analysed
- 13,940
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Cherokee ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Cherokees of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Likely compliant294 tested | Likely compliant25 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant542 tested | Likely compliant12 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant1,424 tested | Likely compliant41 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car2,032 tested | Likely compliant36 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car1,208 tested | Likely compliant15 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged223 tested | Likely compliant2 tested |
| 2009 | Likely charged294 tested | Likely compliant3 tested |
| 2008 | Likely charged191 tested | Likely compliant3 tested |
| 2007 | Likely charged813 tested | Likely compliant12 tested |
| 2006 | Likely charged813 tested | Likely compliant208 tested |
| 2005 | Likely charged826 tested | Check Euro standard229 tested |
| 2004 | Likely charged896 tested | Check Euro standard223 tested |
| 2003 | Likely charged665 tested | Check Euro standard235 tested |
| 2002 | Likely charged312 tested | Check Euro standard312 tested |
| 2001 | Likely charged179 tested | Check Euro standard189 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged124 tested | Likely charged187 tested |
| 1999 | Likely charged110 tested | Likely charged171 tested |
| 1998 | Likely charged152 tested | Likely charged191 tested |
| 1997 | Likely charged61 tested | Likely charged157 tested |
| 1996 | Likely charged34 tested | Likely charged101 tested |
| 1995 | Likely charged29 tested | Likely charged71 tested |
| 1994 | Likely charged1 tested | Likely charged66 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Cherokee
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 (81% of Cherokees tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2010 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (18% of Cherokees tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Cherokees from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (32% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Jeep can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Cherokees fare at the MOT too: see the Jeep Cherokee MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Jeep Cherokee for London: what the MOT data shows
The Jeep Cherokees in this data were first registered between 1994 and 2018. 2015 was the most common year, with 2,068 tests (15% of the total), and half were registered in 2007 or later.
Cherokees from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 78% of the time, at an average of 60,182 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 59% of the time with 111,563 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 Cherokees likely to comply are from 2016. 1,424 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 79% of the time and averaged 60,807 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
On a budget, the oldest petrol Cherokees likely to comply are from 2006. 208 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 57% of the time and averaged 106,553 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Cherokee's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (6.9% of tests); brakes: "efficiency below requirements" (3.9%); suspension: "pin or bush excessively worn" (3.3%). The most frequent advisory was "in such a condition that it is seriously weakened", on 14.9% of tests.
Overall, 66% of Cherokees passed first time, noticeably below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 92,775 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 13,940 first MOT tests of the Jeep Cherokee 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 13,940 MOT tests say about the Jeep Cherokee and London's ULEZ.
Is the Jeep Cherokee ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 19% of Cherokees on the road are likely compliant and 49% 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 Cherokee years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Cherokees first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Cherokee ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Cherokees from 2010 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Cherokee 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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