Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to CM21 9YR or enter a postcode in the search box and we'll find all the nearest MOT Stations and order them by distance. In addition to a handy map of each M.O.S approved Test Centre we will also show booking telephone numbers and, where possible, opening times so you can make the best choice of MOT Test Station for you.

MOT Test Centres within 10km of CM21 9YR

We managed to find 62 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your CM21 9YR. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Maltings Garage
0.0km

Address:Station Road, CM21 9JX
Phone:01279723671
Classes:4



Orchard Works Garage
1.6km

Address:Unit 3, CM21 0NG
Phone:01279 723371
Website:www.orchardworksgarage.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:8:30am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Bridge Works Mot Centre
2.5km

Address:Bridge Works, CM22 7RP
Phone:01279 730888
Website:www.bridgeworksmotcentre.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Ians Auto Services
3.0km

Address:The Dairy Farm, CM22 7PX
Phone:01279 724534
Website:iansautoservices.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Harlow Volkswagen
3.0km

Address:River Way, CM20 2SN
Phone:01279400400
Classes:4,7



Hilton Suzuki
3.1km

Address:London Road, CM23 4AU
Phone:01279 466774
Website:www.hiltonsuzuki.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Bloomfield Motor Services
3.5km

Address:Swift House, CM20 2DW
Phone:01279420224
Classes:4,7



C M C Harlow
3.5km

Address:Edinburgh Way, CM20 2EG
Phone:01279425186
Classes:4



Kwik Fit
3.5km

Address:Edinburgh Way, CM20 2EG
Phone:01279 641113
Website:www.kwik-fit.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Formula One Autocentres
3.6km

Address:Edinburgh Way, CM20 2DH
Phone:01279 454411
Website:www.f1autocentres.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



H G Evans
3.7km

Address:Station Road, CM17 0AW
Phone:01279 429339
Website:www.garage-services.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:7:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:7:30am5:30pm
Thursday:7:30am5:30pm
Friday:7:30am5:30pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Paul Spalding Automotive Ltd
3.7km

Address:4 North Place, CM20 2SL
Phone:01279 420420
Website:www.paulspaldingautomotive.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Bristol Street Harlow
4.0km

Address:Edinburgh Way, CM20 2DS
Phone:01279624190
Classes:4



Mark Davall Motorcycles Ltd
4.1km

Address:Unit 3, CM20 2BD
Phone:01279423322
Classes:1,2



Groves Auto Services
4.3km

Address:9 Mead Park Industrial Estate, CM20 2SE
Phone:01279 421747
Classes:4



Mots R Uz Limited
4.3km

Address:Unit 30, CM20 2AR
Phone:01279 641414
Classes:1,2,3,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am7:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am7:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am7:00pm
Thursday:8:00am9:00pm
Friday:8:00am10:00pm
Saturday:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Thorley Motors Ltd
4.3km

Address:London Road, CM23 4AL
Phone:01279 655855
Website:www.thorleymotorsltd.co.uk
Classes:4



D C Butler Motorcycyles Limited
5.1km

Address:3 Twyford Business Centre, CM23 3YT
Phone:01279 659840
Classes:1,2



A J Dedman Garage Service Ltd
5.1km

Address:Unit 7, CM23 3YT
Phone:01279 758844
Website:www.dedmangarage.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



All Klasse Autos Ltd
5.1km

Address:Unit 29, Twyford Business Centre, CM23 3YT
Phone:01279 508809
Classes:4



D R Autos
5.1km

Address:Unit 9 Twyford Business Centre, CM23 3YT
Phone:01279 506666
Classes:4



Grasmere Garage
5.6km

Address:Downhall Road, CM17 0RD
Phone:01279731280
Classes:4



National Tyres & Autocare
5.9km

Address:111 South Street, CM23 3AR
Phone:01279 757572
Website:www.national.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Station Garage
6.0km

Address:50 London Road, CM23 5NF
Phone:01279507175
Classes:1,2,4



Motorsales Harlow Limited
6.1km

Address:Burnt Mill Industrial Estate, CM20 2HT
Phone:01279412161
Classes:3,4



Xpl Limited
6.1km

Address:Unit 9 Burnt Mill, CM20 2HT
Phone:01279 453005
Classes:4,5,7



Kwik - Fit
6.1km

Address:95 South Street, CM23 3AL
Phone:01279658110
Classes:4



Burnt Mill Garage Ltd
6.1km

Address:Unit 28, CM20 2HU
Phone:01279451278
Classes:4



Ken Brown Motors
6.2km

Address:44 Potter Street, CM17 9AQ
Phone:01279453334
Classes:4,5,7



Adams Motor Company
6.4km

Address:1 Francis Court, CM20 2JB
Phone:01279 626105
Website:www.adamsmotors.co.uk
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Gates Of Harlow
6.4km

Address:Edinburgh Way, CM20 2EJ
Phone:01279421166
Classes:4



Hills Of Bishops Stortford
6.4km

Address:200-210 Dunmow Road, CM23 5HW
Phone:01279654335
Classes:4



Ats Euromaster Ltd (Bishops Stortford)
6.4km

Address:105 Dunmow Road, CM23 5HQ
Phone:01279 507915
Classes:4



Vanwise Group Limited
6.5km

Address:London Road, CM17 9AN
Phone:01279 444994
Classes:4,7



H P S Motorcycles Limited
6.6km

Address:13-14 Wych Elm, CM20 1QR
Phone:01279425262
Classes:1,2



Halfords Autocentre
6.6km

Address:12 Wych Elm House, CM20 1QR
Phone:01279626941
Classes:4



Mr Unique Tyre & Exhaust
6.6km

Address:10 Wych Elm, CM20 1QP
Phone:01279 434832
Classes:4



Stortford Performance Tyres
6.6km

Address:1 Myson Way, CM23 5JZ
Phone:01279 466466
Classes:4,5,7



Wintry Motor Point
6.7km

Address:Tillwicks Road, CM18 6NQ
Phone:01279641640
Classes:4



Hilton Coachworks
6.8km

Address:Hilton Coachworks, CM23 5PJ
Phone:01279 757060
Classes:4



Glyn Hopkin Ltd
6.8km

Address:13 Northgate End, CM23 2ET
Phone:01279653365
Classes:4



Matts Auto Repair Services
6.9km

Address:26 Northgate End, CM23 2EU
Phone:01279 653494
Website:www.mattsautorepairservices.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:00am12:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Hadham Garage
7.0km

Address:Widford Road, SG10 6AT
Phone:01279842751
Classes:4



Autopoint
7.1km

Address:Virdee Auto Centre, CM6 1RG
Phone:01279876472
Classes:4



Hunsdon Garage
7.2km

Address:79 High Street, SG12 8NJ
Phone:01279 842532
Classes:4



Stansted Audi
7.3km

Address:Start Hill, CM22 7DW
Phone:01279 467777
Website:www.stansted.audi.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am7:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am7:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am7:00pm
Thursday:8:30am7:00pm
Friday:8:30am7:00pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Elms Stansted
7.7km

Address:Stansted Road, CM23 2BT
Phone:01279 755906
Classes:4



Mercedes Benz Of Bishops Stortford
7.7km

Address:Unit 1, CM23 2BT
Phone:01279 719333
Classes:4



Gates Of Stortford
7.9km

Address:295-297 Stansted Road, CM23 2BU
Phone:01279652214
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentres Ltd
8.0km

Address:Unit 3, CM23 2TU
Phone:01279466536
Classes:4



Rowland Ridgwell Limited
8.2km

Address:Woodview Garage, CM23 5PS
Phone:01279654408
Classes:4,5,7



Harlow Mot Centre
8.3km

Address:Elizabeth Way, CM19 5AJ
Phone:01279 441438
Website:www.harlowmotcentre.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am6:00pm
Thursday:8:30am6:00pm
Friday:8:30am6:00pm
Saturday:8:30am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Enterprise Mot Centre
8.3km

Address:Unit 1a, CM18 7PN
Phone:01279 443434
Classes:4,5,7



Harlow Motors Ltd
8.4km

Address:Venture House, CM18 7NF
Phone:01279 445858
Classes:4



Rjs Motors
8.4km

Address:Units 8 And 9, CM19 5BJ
Phone:01279 444423
Website:rjs-motors.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:00pm
Thursday:8:00am6:00pm
Friday:8:00am6:00pm
Saturday:8:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Ricky's Service And Mot Centre Ltd
8.6km

Address:Unit 9, CM19 5TJ
Phone:01279 444443
Website:www.rickysmot.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:30pm
Thursday:8:30am5:30pm
Friday:8:30am5:30pm
Saturday:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Martony Auto Services
8.6km

Address:19 Horsecroft Place, CM19 5BX
Phone:01279 437999
Website:martonyautoservices-harlow.co.uk
Classes:4



M11 Vehicle Services
8.9km

Address:Unit 45, CM24 8TY
Phone:07966372663
Classes:1,2,4,7



Hadham Motor Company
9.1km

Address:Little Hadham Service Station, SG11 2DX
Phone:01279776161
Classes:4



Airport Fleet Services Stansted Ltd
9.3km

Address:Unit 6023, CM24 1RL
Phone:01279 661122
Website:airportfleetservices.co.uk
Classes:4,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:7:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:7:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:7:00am5:00pm
Thursday:7:00am5:00pm
Friday:7:00am5:00pm
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed



Tr Autos
9.4km

Address:Clarks Yard, CM22 6QJ
Phone:01279871681
Classes:1,2,3,4,4a,5,5a,7



Key Garage
9.6km

Address:Unit 6, CM16 6LY
Phone:01992 560331
Classes:4,7



When to get an MOT

The MOT test is designed to check that your vehicle meets road safety and environmental standards defined by the Department for Transport.

The rules that determine when you need to MOT your vehicle depend on the type of vehicle you have and what you use it for. These rules are grouped into Classes which currently include 1, 2, 3, 4, 4a, 5, 5a and 7. Broardly speaking you need to MOT your vehicle on;

  • the third anniversary of its registration
  • the anniversary of its last MOT, if it's over 3 years old
The exception to this is vehicles that are categorised as Class 4, 5 and 5a which need to be MOT tested every 12 months.

Driving a vehicle without an MOT can attract a fine of up to £1,000

Expired MOT certificate

It is not acceptable to drive a vehicle if its MOT has certificate expired. Doing so can result in a prosecution. Exceptions to this rule are;

  • to or from somewhere to be repaired,
  • to a pre-arranged MOT test1.

1A pre-arranged MOT test is one that has been arranged in advance. If you are stopped on the way to a drop in MOT test centre without an appointment you may not qualify for an exemption.

MOT renewal

An MOT lasts for a calendar year. The MOT expiration date is printed on the MOT pass certificate.

It is important to ensure your vehicle's MOT test certificate is renewed before the MOT test due date. This is can be done as early as a month minus 1 day before the expiration of the current certificate or anniversary of the registration of the vehicle. It is acceptable to get a new MOT test certificate at any time, however, the start date of the certificate will change if the renewal date is more than a month minus a day before the expiration of the current certificate.

MOT Test Fees and Class Descriptions

The Department for Transport has specified maximum fees that MOT test centres can charge. These are broken down by the Class of the vehicle as this roughly equates to the amount of effort required by the MOT Test Centre to carry out the test. The following table explains the Classes and associated costs.

ClassVehicle TypeAge before
MOT (years)
Maximum
Fee
1Motorcycle (engine size up to 200cc)3£ 29.65
1Motorcycle with sidecar (engine size up to 200cc)3£ 37.80
2Motorcycle (engine size over 200cc)3£ 29.65
2Motorcycle with sidecar (engine size over 200cc)3£ 37.80
33-wheeled vehicles (up to 450kg unladen weight)3£ 37.80
43-wheeled vehicles (over 450kg unladen weight)3£ 54.85
4Cars (up to 8 passenger seats)3£ 54.85
4Motor caravans3£ 54.85
4Quads (max unladen weight 400kg - for goods vehicles 550kg and max net power of 15kw)3£ 54.85
4Dual purpose vehicles3£ 54.85
4Private hire and public service vehicles (up to 8 seats)3£ 54.85
4Ambulances and taxis1£ 54.85
4Private passenger vehicles and ambulances (9 to 12 passenger seats)1£ 57.30
4Goods vehicles (up to 3,000kg design gross weight)3£ 54.85
4aClass 4 vehicles (9 to 12 passenger seats) with a seat belt installation check£ 64.00
5Private passenger vehicles and ambulances (13 to 16 passenger seats)1£ 59.55
5Private passenger vehicles and ambulances (more than 16 passenger seats)1£ 80.65
5Playbuses1£ 80.65
5aClass 5 vehicles (13 to 16 passenger seats) with a seatbelt installation check£ 80.50
5aClass 5 vehicles (more than 16 passenger seats) with a seatbelt installation check£ 124.50
7Goods vehicles (over 3,000kg up to 3,500kg design gross weight)3£ 58.60

Test Failures and Retests

If your vehicle has failed its MOT Test you may qualify for a free or reduced retest.

If the MOT Test Centre carries out the repair then ordinarily they would retest the vehicle at a reduced cost or no cost at all, depending on the nature of the work and the time between the two MOT tests.

If you decide to take your vehicle away for repair you will need to ensure that your vehicle's current certificate is still valid. If your certificate is no longer valid then you will only be able to take your vehicle to a repair agent to get the defects corrected and to an MOT Test Centre with a pre-arranged MOT test appointment. You will not be able to take your vehicle to any other location.

If you have taken your vehicle away for repair and manage to return it to the same test centre before the end of the next working day for a retest, the MOT Test Centre will not charge for the partial retest, assuming the repair is one or more of the following items;

  • access panels
  • battery
  • bonnet
  • bootlid
  • brake pedal antislip
  • break glass hammer (class 5 vehicles only)
  • doors (including hinges, catches and pillars)
  • door open warning device (class 5 vehicles only)
  • dropsides
  • electrical wiring
  • emergency exits and signs (class 5 vehicles only)
  • entrance door remote control (class 5 vehicles only)
  • entrance/exit steps (class 5 vehicles only)
  • fuel filler cap
  • headlamp cleaning or levelling devices (that doesn’t need a headlamp aim check)
  • horn
  • lamps (excluding headlamp aim)
  • loading door
  • main beam 'tell-tale'
  • mirrors
  • rear reflectors
  • registration plates
  • seatbelts (but not anchorages), seatbelt load limiter and seatbelt pre-tensioner
  • seats
  • sharp edges or projections
  • stairs (class 5 vehicles only)
  • steering wheel
  • tailboard
  • tailgate
  • trailer electrical sockets
  • towbars (excluding body around anchorage points)
  • tyre pressure monitoring system
  • vehicle identification number (VIN)
  • windscreen glass, wipers and washers
  • wheels and tyres (excluding motorcycles and motorcycles with sidecar)
If the repair is for another fault or you do not get your vehicle back within the time period then you are eligible for a charge.

If you return your vehicle, after a repair, within 10 working days of the original test then the MOT Test Centre can complete a partial test which may be free or at a reduce charge. If it is not within this period then the MOT Text Centre will need to carry out a full test for which a full charge can be made.

Booking an MOT

MOT Test Centres offer a variety of methods for booking your vehicle in for a test. The primary means of booking is by phone. Our website offers a handy click to call facility if you are using a compatible device saving the need to save or write the number down. It is also worth noting that many sites now have online booking capabilities making it quick and easy for you to book your car in for a test.

MOT Test Centre maximum fees are controlled. Familiarise yourself with the Class of your vehicle and ensure that the MOT Test Centre does not charge you more than the maximum fee specified.

How does the MOT Test work?

An MOT test is an annual check of qualifying vehicles by an approved agent of items the Department of Transport has deemed essential for the safe operation of the vehicle on the public highway. Checks vary by vehicle category but all include essential items like headlights, seatbelt and tyres.

The MOT Test is designed to ensure the vehicle meets road safety and emission standards as defined by the Department for Transport. The test ensures your vehicle is in appropriate condition for use on the road. The MOT Test focuses on elements of the vehicle that ensure the safety of the driver, passengers and other road users. The Test does not concern itself with the condition of the vehicle's engine or gearbox, for example, but does focus on items such as seat belts, breaks and lights. For a full guide please read the MOT Inspection Manual.

Whilst the MOT Test is being performed you are allowed to view the Test from the MOT Public viewing area. You are not, however, allowed to interact with the Tester during the course of their duties.

MOT Test Completion

When the MOT Tester has completed the inspection you will be issued with a certificate. This can be an MOT Certificate, if the vehicle has passed, or a refusal of an MOT Test Certificate. In either case the outcome, along with the vehicles odometer reading will be recorded in the MOT test database, which is a national register.

If the vehicle has passed the MOT Test the MOT Certificate will be issued with, amoungst other things, the epiration date of the Certificate. You will need to repeat this process again before this date.

If the vehicle has NOT passed the MOT Test the refusal of an MOT Test Certificate will be issued which contains the reasons why the vehicle failed the test. If you decide to take the vehicle away for repair then please ensure you have familiarised yourself with the rules related to retesting your vehicle, especially if your MOT Test Certificate has expired.

If you feel you vehicle has been incorrectly failed then you may lodge an appeal with the DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) by calling them on 0300 123 9000 week days between 7:30am to 6pm. You should also contact them if you think your MOT Test Certificate is not geniune or if you think your vehicle has passed when it shouldn't have.

Driving a vehicle in a dangerous condition can attract a fine of up to £2,000, a driving ban and 3 penalty points
Information on this site is correct at time of publication. We assume no responsibility for any incorrect data, ommissions or errors.
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