Is the Toyota Prius ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 159,790 MOT tests, around 98% of Toyota Priuses still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 0% 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 100% hybrid (petrol). Every hybrid (petrol) Prius in the data (2001 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 98%
- Likely charged
- 0%
- Depends on the car
- 2%
- MOT tests analysed
- 159,790
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Prius ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Priuses of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Hybrid (petrol) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Likely compliant276 tested |
| 2022 | Likely compliant434 tested |
| 2021 | Likely compliant1,158 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant8,223 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant16,949 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant13,807 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant15,382 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant15,530 tested |
| 2015 | Likely compliant13,668 tested |
| 2014 | Likely compliant11,823 tested |
| 2013 | Likely compliant9,933 tested |
| 2012 | Likely compliant7,956 tested |
| 2011 | Likely compliant7,042 tested |
| 2010 | Likely compliant9,551 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant6,940 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant6,847 tested |
| 2007 | Likely compliant6,784 tested |
| 2006 | Likely compliant3,665 tested |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard2,540 tested |
| 2004 | Check Euro standard952 tested |
| 2003 | Check Euro standard155 tested |
| 2002 | Check Euro standard54 tested |
| 2001 | Check Euro standard92 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Prius
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).
- Hybrid (petrol) (100% of Priuses tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Priuses fare at the MOT too: see the Toyota Prius MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Toyota Prius for London: what the MOT data shows
The Toyota Priuses in this data were first registered between 2001 and 2023. 2019 was the most common year, with 16,949 tests (11% of the total), and half were registered in 2015 or later.
Every Prius in the data is from a year likely to comply, so age and condition matter more than ULEZ when choosing one. The newest (2023) passed first time 94% of the time at 41,384 miles on average, and the oldest (2001) passed 60% at 127,947 miles.
On a budget, the oldest hybrid (petrol) Priuses likely to comply are from 2006. 3,665 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 62% of the time and averaged 152,742 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Prius's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (5.1% of tests) and "inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps" (2.6%); visibility: "does not clear the windscreen effectively" (2.3%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 9.8% of tests.
Overall, 79% of Priuses passed first time, noticeably above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 125,551 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Toyota models
About this data
Based on 159,790 first MOT tests of the Toyota Prius 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 159,790 MOT tests say about the Toyota Prius and London's ULEZ.
Is the Toyota Prius ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 98% of Priuses on the road are likely compliant and 0% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006).
How can I check if a specific Prius 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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