Is the Mitsubishi Outlander ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 77,653 MOT tests, around 80% of Mitsubishi Outlanders still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 14% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 6%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 61% hybrid (petrol), 27% diesel, 7% petrol. Every hybrid (petrol) Outlander in the data (2013 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Diesel Outlanders are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Every petrol Outlander in the data (2004 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 80%
- Likely charged
- 14%
- Depends on the car
- 6%
- MOT tests analysed
- 77,653
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Outlander ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Outlanders of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Hybrid (petrol) | Diesel | Petrol | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant159 tested | – | Likely compliant19 tested | – |
| 2020 | Likely compliant3,907 tested | – | Likely compliant1,525 tested | – |
| 2019 | Likely compliant6,354 tested | Likely compliant171 tested | Likely compliant2,394 tested | – |
| 2018 | Likely compliant8,521 tested | Likely compliant1,915 tested | Likely compliant421 tested | Compliant1 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant7,126 tested | Likely compliant1,826 tested | Likely compliant2 tested | Compliant5 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant9,089 tested | Likely compliant2,147 tested | Likely compliant4 tested | Compliant6 tested |
| 2015 | Likely compliant10,940 tested | Check exact car2,091 tested | Likely compliant8 tested | Compliant8 tested |
| 2014 | Likely compliant1,562 tested | Check exact car2,303 tested | Likely compliant11 tested | Compliant3,383 tested |
| 2013 | Likely compliant3 tested | Likely charged2,150 tested | Likely compliant6 tested | Compliant2 tested |
| 2012 | – | Likely charged1,201 tested | Likely compliant10 tested | – |
| 2011 | – | Likely charged1,427 tested | Likely compliant10 tested | – |
| 2010 | – | Likely charged1,498 tested | Likely compliant131 tested | – |
| 2009 | – | Likely charged1,342 tested | Likely compliant122 tested | – |
| 2008 | – | Likely charged1,722 tested | Likely compliant171 tested | – |
| 2007 | – | Likely charged1,356 tested | Likely compliant54 tested | – |
| 2006 | – | Likely charged3 tested | Likely compliant93 tested | – |
| 2005 | – | – | Check Euro standard170 tested | – |
| 2004 | – | Likely charged2 tested | Check Euro standard223 tested | – |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Outlander
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). Electric versions always comply.
- Hybrid (petrol) (61% of Outlanders tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Diesel (27% of Outlanders tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (7% of Outlanders tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Electric (4% of Outlanders tested): always compliant.
Outlanders from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (6% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Mitsubishi can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Outlanders fare at the MOT too: see the Mitsubishi Outlander MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Mitsubishi Outlander for London: what the MOT data shows
The Mitsubishi Outlanders in this data were first registered between 2004 and 2021. 2015 was the most common year, with 13,052 tests (17% of the total), and half were registered in 2016 or later.
Outlanders from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 82% of the time, at an average of 62,781 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 58% of the time with 116,653 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 Outlanders likely to comply are from 2016. 2,147 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 82% of the time and averaged 75,667 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
On a budget, the oldest petrol Outlanders likely to comply are from 2006. 93 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 59% of the time and averaged 94,856 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Outlander's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (3.1% of tests); brakes: "less than 1.5 mm thick" (2.5%); visibility: "does not clear the windscreen effectively" (2.4%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 15.6% of tests.
Overall, 78% of Outlanders passed first time, noticeably above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 71,753 miles on average, close to the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Mitsubishi models
About this data
Based on 77,653 first MOT tests of the Mitsubishi Outlander 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 77,653 MOT tests say about the Mitsubishi Outlander and London's ULEZ.
Is the Mitsubishi Outlander ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 80% of Outlanders 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 Outlander years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Outlanders first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Outlander ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Outlanders from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Outlander 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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