Is the Jeep Compass ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 10,082 MOT tests, around 84% of Jeep Compasses still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 14% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 2%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 63% petrol, 37% diesel. Every petrol Compass in the data (2007 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Diesel Compasses are generally compliant from 2018, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 84%
- Likely charged
- 14%
- Depends on the car
- 2%
- MOT tests analysed
- 10,082
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Year and fuel type are a guide. Enter the registration to check that car's own record.
Compass ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Compasses of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Likely compliant1,310 tested | Likely compliant317 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant2,038 tested | Likely compliant1,086 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant1,588 tested | Likely compliant777 tested |
| 2014 | Likely compliant225 tested | Check exact car203 tested |
| 2013 | Likely compliant252 tested | Likely charged304 tested |
| 2012 | Likely compliant399 tested | Likely charged424 tested |
| 2011 | Likely compliant323 tested | Likely charged498 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant64 tested | Likely charged19 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant27 tested | Likely charged72 tested |
| 2007 | Likely compliant21 tested | Likely charged50 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Compass
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 (63% of Compasses tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Diesel (37% of Compasses tested): likely compliant from 2018; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Compasses from 2014 sit on the boundary (2% 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 Compasses fare at the MOT too: see the Jeep Compass MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Jeep Compass for London: what the MOT data shows
The Jeep Compasses in this data were first registered between 2007 and 2020. 2019 was the most common year, with 3,124 tests (31% of the total), and half were registered in 2018 or later.
Compasses from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 80% of the time, at an average of 38,332 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 60% of the time with 83,364 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 Compasses likely to comply are from 2018. 777 of them were tested; 2018 cars passed first time 80% of the time and averaged 37,144 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Compass's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were visibility: "does not clear the windscreen effectively" (3.5% of tests); suspension: "ball joint excessively worn" (3.2%); tyres: "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm" (2.8%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 17.0% of tests.
Overall, 77% of Compasses passed first time, noticeably above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 44,964 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Jeep models
About this data
Based on 10,082 first MOT tests of the Jeep Compass 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 10,082 MOT tests say about the Jeep Compass and London's ULEZ.
Is the Jeep Compass ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 84% of Compasses on the road are likely compliant and 14% 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 Compass years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Compasses first registered from 2007 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Compass ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Compasses from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Compass 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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