Is the Mitsubishi Lancer ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 11,086 MOT tests, around 56% of Mitsubishi Lancers still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 27% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 18%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 77% petrol, 23% diesel. Petrol Lancers are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged. Diesel Lancers in the data are mostly from years that are unlikely to comply.
- Likely compliant
- 56%
- Likely charged
- 27%
- Depends on the car
- 18%
- MOT tests analysed
- 11,086
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Lancer ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Lancers of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Likely compliant51 tested | – |
| 2017 | Likely compliant59 tested | – |
| 2016 | Likely compliant59 tested | – |
| 2015 | Likely compliant67 tested | – |
| 2011 | Likely compliant493 tested | Likely charged871 tested |
| 2010 | Likely compliant914 tested | Likely charged973 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant868 tested | Likely charged424 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant1,387 tested | Likely charged221 tested |
| 2007 | Likely compliant965 tested | Likely charged9 tested |
| 2006 | Likely compliant1,116 tested | Likely charged1 tested |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard1,138 tested | – |
| 2004 | Check Euro standard380 tested | Likely charged2 tested |
| 2003 | Check Euro standard257 tested | – |
| 2002 | Check Euro standard62 tested | – |
| 2001 | Check Euro standard134 tested | – |
| 2000 | Likely charged109 tested | – |
| 1999 | Likely charged156 tested | – |
| 1998 | Likely charged101 tested | – |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Lancer
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 (77% of Lancers tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Diesel (23% of Lancers tested): most cars in our data are from years unlikely to comply.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Lancers fare at the MOT too: see the Mitsubishi Lancer MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Mitsubishi Lancer for London: what the MOT data shows
The Mitsubishi Lancers in this data were first registered between 1998 and 2019. 2010 was the most common year, with 1,887 tests (17% of the total), and half were registered in 2008 or later.
Lancers from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 63% of the time, at an average of 92,357 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 63% of the time with 94,650 miles on average.
On a budget, the oldest petrol Lancers likely to comply are from 2006. 1,116 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 63% of the time and averaged 87,122 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Lancer's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (10.0% of tests); steering: "ball joint has excessive play" (5.7%); suspension: "ball joint excessively worn" (4.2%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 13.9% of tests.
Overall, 66% of Lancers passed first time, noticeably below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 90,917 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Mitsubishi models
About this data
Based on 11,086 first MOT tests of the Mitsubishi Lancer 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 11,086 MOT tests say about the Mitsubishi Lancer and London's ULEZ.
Is the Mitsubishi Lancer ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 56% of Lancers on the road are likely compliant and 27% 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 Lancer years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Lancers first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Lancer ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Lancers from 2011 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Lancer 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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