Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

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MOT Test Centres within 10km of RM14 1JX

We managed to find 127 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your RM14 1JX. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Cranham Garage
0.4km

Address:38-40 Front Lane, RM14 1XW
Phone:01708221704
Classes:4



Time Tees Cars
1.9km

Address:11 Station Road, RM14 2SJ
Phone:01708 250011
Website:www.timeteescars.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



D&g Trucks Ltd
2.1km

Address:Upminster Trading Park, RM14 3PJ
Phone:01708 256961
Classes:4,7



M & J Freeman Auto Services
2.4km

Address:The Moorings Garage, RM11 3UB
Phone:01708443053
Classes:4



J & J Tyres Ltd
2.6km

Address:Station Yard, RM12 6PL
Phone:01708 452309
Classes:4



Allen Ford
2.9km

Address:321 Corbets Tey Road, RM14 2DF
Phone:01708256208
Classes:4



Active Motor Services
3.8km

Address:Unit 6, CM13 3HD
Phone:01277810043
Classes:4,7



Colwood Motors (Uk) Ltd
3.9km

Address:Fairkytes Ave, RM11 1XS
Phone:01708456485
Classes:4



Popes Garage
4.0km

Address:Bates Ind Est, RM3 0HU
Phone:01708343009
Classes:1,2,4



Harold Wood Audi
4.0km

Address:Unit 1b, The Old Brickworks, RM3 0HU
Phone:01708 330725
Classes:4



Brentwood Car And Commercial Mot Centre
4.1km

Address:Oakbank Yard, CM14 5NL
Phone:01277226365
Classes:4,7



Road Runner Tyres Ltd
4.1km

Address:Road Runner Tyres Ltd, RM3 0JH
Phone:01708375148
Classes:4,5,7



Lepira Auto Systems
4.1km

Address:Elms Industrial Estate, RM3 0JU
Phone:01708342637
Classes:4



Harold Wood Testing Centre
4.1km

Address:65 Gubbins Lane, RM3 0BH
Phone:01708 377177
Classes:4,7



Allen Ford
4.4km

Address:The Drive, CM13 3BH
Phone:01277 236070
Classes:4



123 Mot Ltd
4.4km

Address:123 Abbs Cross Lane, RM12 4XR
Phone:01708459716
Classes:4



Glyn Hopkin Honda Romford
4.5km

Address:Southend Arterial Road, RM3 0BX
Phone:01708 340360
Classes:4



Platinum Motoring Solutions Ltd
4.6km

Address:376-382 Brentwood Road, RM2 5TD
Phone:01708607300
Classes:4



Lancaster Toyota
4.7km

Address:Gallows Corner, RM3 0DZ
Phone:01708386168
Classes:4



Renault Romford
4.7km

Address:Gallows Corner, RM3 0EZ
Phone:01708794000
Classes:4



Inchcape Volkswagen Romford
4.7km

Address:Ashton Road, RM3 8SL
Phone:01708330540
Classes:4



Infront Autos Ltd
4.8km

Address:8 Avenue Industrial Estate, RM3 0BY
Phone:01708377377
Classes:4



B S Autos
4.8km

Address:Unit 4a, RM3 0BY
Phone:01708 386334
Classes:1,2,3,4,5,7



Gallows Corner Mots
4.9km

Address:Unit 1 R/o The Parade, RM3 0EX
Phone:01708 377522
Classes:4



Sytner Harold Wood
4.9km

Address:Ashton Road, RM3 8UA
Phone:01708 371234
Classes:4



Combined Motor Services
5.0km

Address:185-187 Hornchurch Road, RM12 4TE
Phone:01708448993
Classes:4



Magnus
5.0km

Address:59 Brook St, CM14 5NB
Phone:01277 263333
Classes:4



Gidea Motors Ltd
5.0km

Address:77 Balgores Lane, RM2 5JP
Phone:01708746001
Classes:4



Mastertec Ltd
5.1km

Address:Unit 3 Guardian Business Centre, RM3 8FD
Phone:01708374222
Classes:4



Grange Motors
5.1km

Address:2 Brook Street, CM14 5LU
Phone:01277 249529
Classes:4



Motomend Ltd
5.1km

Address:Faringdon Service Station, RM3 0AB
Phone:01708 374995
Website:motomendltd.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:30pm
Thursday:8:00am6:30pm
Friday:8:00am6:30pm
Saturday:8:00am6:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Kwik Fit
5.2km

Address:Unit 1, CM14 4NS
Phone:01277 227602
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



Ernrick Motors Ltd
5.3km

Address:241 Elm Park Avenue, RM12 4RX
Phone:01708441450
Classes:4



Gidea Park Motoring Centre
5.4km

Address:226-232 Main Road, RM2 5HA
Phone:01708737832
Classes:1,2,4



Grove Garage
5.6km

Address:84 Douglas Road, RM11 1AR
Phone:01708726518
Classes:4



Formula One Autocentres
5.6km

Address:Unit A1, CM14 4JE
Phone:
Classes:4



The Garage
5.6km

Address:Unit 6, Kings Eight, CM14 4LF
Phone:01277 233421
Classes:4



Serviceman Garage Brentwood Limited
5.7km

Address:British Rail Car Park, CM14 4EW
Phone:01277214599
Classes:4



I P Autos
5.7km

Address:Unit 1, RM15 5TH
Phone:01708670773
Classes:4



Victoria Garage
5.7km

Address:161-163 Victoria Road, RM1 2LX
Phone:01708 744087
Classes:4



Romford Auto Services
5.8km

Address:55 Brentwood Road, RM1 2EU
Phone:01708 736555
Classes:4



A & S Autos (Romford) Ltd
5.8km

Address:21 Richmond Road, RM1 2DX
Phone:01708 734425
Website:plus.google.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Cardrome Garage
5.8km

Address:The Cardrome, RM11 4EU
Phone:01708474208
Classes:4



Halfords Autocentre
6.0km

Address:245-249 South Street, RM1 2BE
Phone:01708 729144
Website:www.halfordsautocentres.com
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:8:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Steads
6.1km

Address:181 South Street, RM1 1PS
Phone:01708 740040
Website:www.steads.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:Closed
Tuesday:9:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:30pm
Thursday:9:00am5:30pm
Friday:9:00am5:30pm
Saturday:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Johns Of Romford Lt
6.7km

Address:162 Rushgreen Road, RM7 0JU
Phone:01708 761047
Classes:1,2



Grays
6.7km

Address:20-28 London Road, RM7 9RB
Phone:01708 752511
Website:www.graysautocenters.com
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:8:30am5:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Johns Of Romford
6.7km

Address:46-50 London Rd, RM7 9QX
Phone:01708726048
Classes:1,2



Chandlers Mot Service
6.8km

Address:Mot Centre, RM13 9PN
Phone:01708606807
Classes:4



Kwik-Fit
6.9km

Address:Kwik-Fit, RM7 9QD
Phone:01708 742217
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



Essex Pride Autos
6.9km

Address:Essex Pride Autos, RM13 7RS
Phone:01708 553568
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am4:30am
Tuesday:8:30am4:30am
Wednesday:8:30am4:30am
Thursday:8:30am4:30am
Friday:8:30am4:30am
Saturday:9:00am2:00am
Sunday:Closed



North Street Garage
6.9km

Address:Rear Of 143 North St, RM1 1ED
Phone:01708765226
Classes:4



Robins & Day Romford
6.9km

Address:134 London Rd, RM7 9QU
Phone:01708764506
Classes:4



Tony Levoi
7.1km

Address:144 London Road, RM7 9QL
Phone:01708722311
Classes:4



East London Hyundai Ltd
7.3km

Address:Hainault Road, RM7 7AQ
Phone:01708 765473
Website:www.hyundai.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:8:00am5:30pm
Sunday:10:00am4:00pm



Allen & Hall Motor Engineers Ltd
7.3km

Address:Unit 7, RM7 0HX
Phone:01708764725
Classes:4,5,7



Weald Park Garage
7.5km

Address:377 Ongar Rd, CM15 9HZ
Phone:01277214888
Classes:1,2,4



Mawney Service Station
7.5km

Address:164 Mawney Road, RM7 7BE
Phone:01708 744842
Website:www.facebook.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:00pm
Thursday:8:00am5:00pm
Friday:8:00am5:00pm
Saturday:8:00am2:30pm
Sunday:Closed



A2b Autocentre
7.5km

Address:95-103 Upminster Road South, RM13 9AA
Phone:01708 521818
Website:www.a2bautocentre.com
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am6:00pm
Sunday:Closed



G P Services
7.6km

Address:Aveley Garage, RM15 4BE
Phone:01708865454
Classes:4,5,7



Allen Ford
7.6km

Address:Jutsums Lane, RM7 0ER
Phone:01708778909
Classes:4,5,7



Hyside Motorcycles
7.7km

Address:251 London Road, RM7 9NJ
Phone:01708 763360
Website:www.hysidemotorcycles.co.uk
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am6:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am6:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am6:00pm
Thursday:9:00am6:00pm
Friday:9:00am6:00pm
Saturday:9:30am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Glyn Hopkin Ltd
7.7km

Address:279-289 London Road, RM7 9NP
Phone:01708737999
Classes:4



Whitehouse Service Station Limited
7.7km

Address:479 Ongar Road, CM15 9JG
Phone:01277 374254/258
Classes:4



Shenfield Vehicle Services
7.8km

Address:17a Hutton Rd, CM15 8JU
Phone:01277218686
Classes:1,2,4



Peter James Bosch Car Service
7.9km

Address:Bull Corner, RM10 8YT
Phone:02085923887
Classes:4



Elm Park Vehicle Engineers
7.9km

Address:205 New Road, RM13 8SJ
Phone:01708551853
Classes:1,2,3,4



A1 Autocentre Ltd
8.1km

Address:Unit 1, RM10 8LP
Phone:020 8517 8080
Website:www.a1autocentre.com
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:8:00am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



London Borough Of Barking And Dagenham
8.1km

Address:Transport Workshop, RM10 7HX
Phone:02030514293
Classes:1,2,4,5,7



1st 4 Garage Services Ltd
8.2km

Address:Unit 16, RM10 8PS
Phone:0208 592 5966
Classes:1,2,3,4



Elite Direct.com Ltd
8.2km

Address:Elite Direct.com Ltd, RM13 8DE
Phone:01708 525577
Classes:4



Wheelies Motorcycles Service And Repairs
8.2km

Address:Unit A9, RM13 8DE
Phone:01708 609281
Classes:1,2



J & R Autos
8.2km

Address:Unit C10, RM13 8DE
Phone:01708525114
Classes:4,7



Evean Recovery Limited
8.2km

Address:Unit 1a, RM13 9BU
Phone:01708 525502
Classes:1,2,3,4,5,7



Bt Fleet Ltd
8.2km

Address:Fleet Partners, RM10 8QP
Phone:02085930441
Classes:4,7



Ensign Bus Company Limited
8.3km

Address:Juliette Close, RM15 4YF
Phone:01708865656
Classes:5



Rosina Mot Centre
8.3km

Address:Purfleet Road, RM15 4XT
Phone:01708 680444
Classes:4,7



G Torq
8.3km

Address:69 New Road, RM13 8ET
Phone:01708520945
Classes:4,7



Rainham Motors
8.4km

Address:35-39 New Road, RM13 8DR
Phone:01708 524216
Classes:4



Autobase Essex Ltd
8.4km

Address:43 New Road, RM13 8DR
Phone:01708 553354
Classes:4



Church Elm Testing Station
8.5km

Address:131 Church Elm Lane, RM10 9RR
Phone:02085933353
Classes:1,2,4



Beam Mot Centre
8.5km

Address:21 New Road, RM13 8DP
Phone:01708550100
Classes:1,2,4



Motorland Uk Limited
8.5km

Address:1a London Road, RM15 4XU
Phone:01708865555
Classes:4



Triggs Garage
8.6km

Address:30 Rayleigh Road, CM13 1AD
Phone:01277212413
Classes:4



R M L Auto Services Ltd
8.6km

Address:Crammavill Street, RM16 2BD
Phone:01375374818
Classes:4,5,7



Essex Auto Group Dunton
8.6km

Address:Dunton Ford Link, SS15 6GB
Phone:01268 522744
Website:www.essexautogroup.com
Classes:4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am6:45pm
Tuesday:8:00am6:45pm
Wednesday:8:00am6:45pm
Thursday:8:00am6:45pm
Friday:8:00am6:45pm
Saturday:8:00am6:45pm
Sunday:10:00am3:45pm



N K C Motors
8.7km

Address:'willowmere', CM15 9SA
Phone:01277 375588
Classes:4,7



Dr Clutch
8.7km

Address:Garage Workshop Units, RM8 3HH
Phone:020 8593 3004
Website:www.mot-service.com
Classes:4



1st 4 Garage Services Ltd
8.7km

Address:75 Whalebone Lane (South), RM8 1AJ
Phone:020 8595 3000
Classes:4,5,7



Toomey Pershow Ltd
8.8km

Address:Service House, SS15 6RW
Phone:01268 407407
Classes:4,5,7



Toomey Nissan Limited
8.8km

Address:Service House, SS15 6RW
Phone:01268545444
Classes:4



Toomey Renno Ltd
8.8km

Address:Service House, SS15 6RW
Phone:01268 542626
Classes:4,7



Toomey Citroen
8.8km

Address:Service House, SS15 6RW
Phone:01268 407550
Classes:4,7



J Toomey Motors Ltd
8.8km

Address:Service House, SS15 6RW
Phone:01268 544055 ext 592
Classes:4,7



Tjk Repairs
8.9km

Address:3a Tank Hill Road, RM19 1SX
Phone:01708 866608
Classes:4



Purfleet Gvts
8.9km

Address:Tank Hill Road, RM19 1SX
Phone:01708866651
Classes:4,5,5a,7



Prestige Mot Centre Ltd
8.9km

Address:8 Coppen Road, RM8 1HJ
Phone:0208 592 8849
Classes:4,5,7



Ichthus Auto Centre
8.9km

Address:278 High Road, RM6 6AP
Phone:02085982848
Classes:4



Goodmayes Technics Autos
8.9km

Address:R/o 422-428 Whalebone Lane South, RM6 6HP
Phone:0208 590 6692
Classes:4



Nukar Taxis
9.0km

Address:Unit 2, RM8 1QH
Phone:0208 593 4433
Classes:4



Saif Autos Ltd
9.0km

Address:Unit 1, RM8 1QH
Phone:0208 596 9777
Classes:4



Tk Engineering Dagenham Ltd
9.0km

Address:73 Review Road, RM10 9DJ
Phone:02085932919
Classes:4,7



Essex Mot.com
9.0km

Address:K9 Industrial Estate, RM13 9YH
Phone:01708 559001
Website:www.essexmot.com
Classes:1,2,4,5,7
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:00pm
Thursday:8:30am5:00pm
Friday:8:30am5:00pm
Saturday:8:30am4:00pm
Sunday:Closed



V & H Services
9.1km

Address:Unit 5, RM8 1NX
Phone:02085937735
Classes:4



Collier Row Tyre Services Ltd
9.1km

Address:2 Hog Hill, RM5 2DN
Phone:01708 766282
Classes:4



M R Motor Services Ltd
9.2km

Address:Whalebone Lane North, RM6 5QX
Phone:02085998599
Classes:4,5,7



Tony Levoi
9.2km

Address:36 Lakeside Autopark, RM20 3WE
Phone:01708681800
Classes:4



Essex Auto Group Thurrock
9.2km

Address:Lakeside Retail Park, RM20 3WE
Phone:01708892650
Classes:4,5,7



Sungate Test Centre Ltd
9.2km

Address:R/o Ims House, RM5 2BH
Phone:01708730100
Classes:4



Maslen Motors
9.3km

Address:154 High Road, RM6 6NT
Phone:02085978887
Classes:4



Romford Motoring Centre
9.3km

Address:Northgate Industrial Park, RM5 2BG
Phone:020 8590 2699
Website:www.romfordmotoringcentre.co.uk
Classes:1,2,3,4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:00am5:30pm
Tuesday:8:00am5:30pm
Wednesday:8:00am5:30pm
Thursday:8:00am5:30pm
Friday:8:00am5:30pm
Saturday:8:30am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Jas Autos Garage Ltd
9.3km

Address:James Lovell Business Estate, RM8 1RX
Phone:02085902575
Classes:4



Lakeside Harley-Davidson
9.4km

Address:Lakeside Estate, RM20 3WJ
Phone:01708 805005
Classes:1,2



Lancaster Lakeside
9.4km

Address:Lakeside Estate, RM20 3WJ
Phone:01708861321
Classes:4



New Japan Autos
9.5km

Address:Unit H2, RM8 1SL
Phone:02085978292
Classes:4



Prestige Motors
9.5km

Address:Unit G6 Chadwell Heath Industrial Park, RM8 1SL
Phone:0208 590 6404
Classes:4



S L Motors
9.7km

Address:43-45 High Road, RM6 6QJ
Phone:0208 597 1029
Classes:4



Sudden Impact Uk Ltd
9.7km

Address:Unit H4 Chadwell Heath Industrial Park, RM8 1ST
Phone:0208 590 2200
Classes:1,2



Broome Brothers
9.7km

Address:Unit G14, Chadwell Heath, RM8 1ST
Phone:02085992515
Classes:4,7



Scammell Commercial Limited
9.7km

Address:Units 2 And 3 Translink House, RM17 5XR
Phone:01375 398444
Classes:4,5,7



Euro Engines Uk Limited
9.7km

Address:Unit 4 Translink House, RM17 5XR
Phone:01375 371188
Classes:4,5,7



Halfords Autocentres Ltd
9.8km

Address:Cookes Corner, RM6 4BW
Phone:020 8590 6770
Website:www.halfordsautocentres.com
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:8:30am4:30pm
Sunday:Closed



Mercury Car Centre Limited
9.8km

Address:10 Tallon Road, CM13 1TF
Phone:01277 262233
Website:www.mercurycars.co.uk
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:15am6:00pm
Tuesday:8:15am6:00pm
Wednesday:8:15am6:00pm
Thursday:8:15am6:00pm
Friday:8:15am6:00pm
Saturday:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Kwik - Fit
9.9km

Address:Unit S, RM16 4XS
Phone:01375 373052
Classes:4



Ats Euromaster Ltd
10.0km

Address:Units 30/30a Tallon Road, CM13 1TB
Phone:01277 262877
Classes:4,7



Going Spare Auto Care
10.0km

Address:32 Tallon Road, CM13 1TH
Phone:01277 212127
Website:www.going-spare.co.uk
Classes:4,7
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



Universal Tyres Deptford Limited
10.0km

Address:680 London Road, RM20 3LX
Phone:01708 866901
Classes:4,5,7



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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