What Euro 7 demands
Euro 7 sets the bar higher than any standard before it. The headline figure:
- 60 mg/km NOx – the same target petrol cars already meet. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- Real-world tests up to 200,000 km instead of lab-only checks.
- On-board emission monitors that ping authorities if levels creep up.
In plain English: the system that squirts AdBlue into your exhaust must work perfectly for twice as long, not just during a showroom test.
Why AdBlue systems matter more than ever
The quickest way to hit 60 mg/km is still Selective Catalytic Reduction – the AdBlue kit already bolted to your Sprinter or Crafter. Euro 7 puts that system under the microscope:
- Blocked injector? Instant fault code, possible on-road penalty.
- Low-quality fluid? New sensors spot it and light the dash.
- Pump or heater fault? NOx jumps; you risk a roadside prohibition.
Ignore an AdBlue warning now and you risk more than a limp-home countdown. Come 2025, a failed SCR check could lock you out of city jobs or trigger an emissions fine.
What happens if your van fails in 2025?
Authorities plan tougher on-the-spot action:
Fines – police and DVSA already issue £300 tickets for obvious tampering.
Roadside bans – a red prohibition if emissions kit is disabled.
LEZ surcharges – Stoke sits close to Birmingham’s CAZ; fees stack up fast.
Fleet insurers talk about premium hikes for non-compliant vans. No operator wants that letter.
Three options for Stoke operators
- Keep SCR pristine. Use high-grade AdBlue, change filters, scan for pump pressure every service.
- Software reset when faults hit. If sensors mis-read, a clean software flash restores dosing and clears the light. See our pump-versus-heater guide for the first checks.
- Full delete for off-road or export use. Some plant hire and overseas buyers choose an AdBlue removal for reliability outside the UK. We offer that mobile, backed by a 12-month warranty.
Last month I flashed three Transits for a Stoke builder who faced a £500 daily charge in Bristol’s CAZ. Twenty minutes each, and his fleet rolled out with green dashboard lights.
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