Ford Mondeo
Another Ford we’ve sadly said goodbye to in recent years is the Mondeo, but luckily its production ran up until 2021, so you can find one to help you adhere to those ULEZ standards. We found a 1.5-litre petrol with just 65,000 miles on the clock for a smidge under £8000.
Jaguar XF
The Jaguar XF is one of the classiest saloon cars of its time, and there are a large number of used examples on the market for as little as £6500. Both petrols and diesels are available at this price point, like the ULEZ-compliant 2.0-litre 178bhp oil-burner that we found among the classifieds from 2016. You could even consider a V6…
Volvo S60
Unfortunately, most diesel Volvo S60s aren’t okay for use in the ULEZ, but we found a compliant one-owner 2.0-litre diesel from 2018 with just 56,000 miles on the clock for £12,999. A petrol alternative of a similar age will also cost you around £13,000. It might be the ideal time to pick one up too, because Volvo has just removed all of its non-SUV models from sale in the UK.
Skoda Superb
The Skoda Superb lives up to its name as an excellent runaround with class-leading practicality and some brilliant turbocharged engines to choose from. Prices start from around £13,000 for a solid 1.5-litre petrol, whereas a nicely specced diesel comes in slightly lower, at a bargain £10,000.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The Mercedes C-Class is a great option for a premium saloon packed with tech, while emphasising comfort. It offers several engines, both petrol and diesel. We found a 2017 diesel for £13,250 and a 2015 petrol for £11,499.
ULEZ-compliant estates
Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer
A budget-friendly option for the pragmatist, the Insignia Sports Tourer is more spacious inside than many SUVs and better to drive, too. Low-mileage examples of the second-generation model can be had for around £11,000.
Ford Focus Estate
This isn’t the biggest estate, but it’s still plenty large enough for family holiday duties, and it’s a decent drive. Like the Focus hatchback, it benefits from 1.0 and 1.5-litre petrol motors and 1.5 and 2.0-litre diesels. Tidy five-year-old cars cost around £15,000, but consider a 10-year-old model and you can dip below £10,000.