Is the MG 3 ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 19,041 MOT tests, around 100% of MG 3s still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 0% are likely to be charged.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 100% petrol. Every petrol 3 in the data (2013 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 100%
- Likely charged
- 0%
- Depends on the car
- 0%
- MOT tests analysed
- 19,041
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Year and fuel type are a guide. Enter the registration to check that car's own record.
3 ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many 3s of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant58 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant2,467 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant3,684 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant2,572 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant2,896 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant3,111 tested |
| 2015 | Likely compliant2,420 tested |
| 2014 | Likely compliant1,629 tested |
| 2013 | Likely compliant198 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the 3
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).
- Petrol (100% of 3s tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Thinking of buying one? Check how 3s fare at the MOT too: see the MG 3 MOT failure rate.
Buying a used MG 3 for London: what the MOT data shows
The MG 3s in this data were first registered between 2013 and 2021. 2019 was the most common year, with 3,685 tests (19% of the total), and half were registered in 2017 or later.
Every 3 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 93% of the time at 16,812 miles on average, and the oldest (2013) passed 70% at 57,856 miles.
Whichever year you choose, check the 3's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "too low" (2.2% of tests); visibility: "does not clear the windscreen effectively" (2.0%); seatbelts and airbags: "warning lamp indicates a fault" (1.9%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 14.9% of tests.
Overall, 77% of 3s passed first time, noticeably above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 33,846 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
About this data
Based on 19,041 first MOT tests of the MG 3 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 19,041 MOT tests say about the MG 3 and London's ULEZ.
Is the MG 3 ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 100% of 3s on the road are likely compliant and 0% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006).
Which petrol 3 years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol 3s first registered from 2013 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
How can I check if a specific 3 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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