Comprehensive MOT Test Centre Information Near Me

MOTCheck.net helps you find the nearest MOT Test Centres to RM3 8JX 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 RM3 8JX

We managed to find 135 MOT Test Centres within 10km of your RM3 8JX. MOTcheck.net has a list of all the MOT test stations in the, reduce your search radius to 5km.

Mastertec Ltd
0.3km

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



Motomend Ltd
0.5km

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



Sytner Harold Wood
0.5km

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



Inchcape Volkswagen Romford
0.6km

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



B S Autos
1.1km

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



Infront Autos Ltd
1.1km

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



Gallows Corner Mots
1.1km

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



Renault Romford
1.1km

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



Lancaster Toyota
1.1km

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



Harold Wood Testing Centre
1.2km

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



Glyn Hopkin Honda Romford
1.2km

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



Harold Wood Audi
1.6km

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



Popes Garage
1.6km

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



Road Runner Tyres Ltd
1.7km

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



Lepira Auto Systems
1.9km

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



Gidea Park Motoring Centre
2.1km

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



Gidea Motors Ltd
2.4km

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



Platinum Motoring Solutions Ltd
2.8km

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



M & J Freeman Auto Services
3.0km

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



Brentwood Car And Commercial Mot Centre
3.0km

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



Victoria Garage
3.4km

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



North Street Garage
3.7km

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



Magnus
3.7km

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



East London Hyundai Ltd
3.8km

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



A & S Autos (Romford) Ltd
3.9km

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



Romford Auto Services
3.9km

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



Steads
3.9km

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



Grove Garage
4.0km

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



Grange Motors
4.1km

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



Halfords Autocentre
4.1km

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



Grays
4.1km

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



Colwood Motors (Uk) Ltd
4.2km

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



Johns Of Romford
4.2km

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



Kwik Fit
4.3km

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



Combined Motor Services
4.3km

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



Mawney Service Station
4.3km

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



Robins & Day Romford
4.4km

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



Kwik-Fit
4.4km

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



Tony Levoi
4.5km

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



Collier Row Tyre Services Ltd
4.8km

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



J & J Tyres Ltd
4.8km

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



123 Mot Ltd
4.9km

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



Hyside Motorcycles
5.0km

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



Johns Of Romford Lt
5.0km

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



Sungate Test Centre Ltd
5.0km

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



Glyn Hopkin Ltd
5.1km

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



Allen & Hall Motor Engineers Ltd
5.1km

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



Formula One Autocentres
5.2km

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



Romford Motoring Centre
5.3km

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



Cranham Garage
5.3km

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



Time Tees Cars
5.3km

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



Allen Ford
5.4km

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



Cardrome Garage
5.4km

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



Allen Ford
5.6km

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



The Garage
5.6km

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



Serviceman Garage Brentwood Limited
5.8km

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



Ernrick Motors Ltd
5.8km

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



Whitehouse Service Station Limited
5.8km

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



Weald Park Garage
5.9km

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



N K C Motors
6.0km

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



M R Motor Services Ltd
6.0km

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



Ichthus Auto Centre
6.2km

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



Goodmayes Technics Autos
6.3km

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



Prestige Mot Centre Ltd
6.5km

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



London Borough Of Barking And Dagenham
6.5km

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



Maslen Motors
6.5km

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



Nukar Taxis
6.5km

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



Saif Autos Ltd
6.5km

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



1st 4 Garage Services Ltd
6.6km

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



V & H Services
6.6km

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



Hainault Mot Test Centre Ltd
6.6km

Address:Unit 4, IG6 3UT
Phone:0208 500 7422
Classes:4



Allen Ford
6.8km

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



Stratstone Jaguar/landrover Service
6.8km

Address:1-5 Roebuck Road, IG6 3TT
Phone:0208 5016544
Classes:4



Dr Clutch
6.8km

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



Car Doctors
6.9km

Address:Unit D, IG6 3UJ
Phone:0208 500 1232
Classes:4,7



Sunnymede Of Chigwell Ltd
6.9km

Address:Unit 2b, IG6 3UP
Phone:0208 500 2813
Classes:4,5,7



D&g Trucks Ltd
6.9km

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



Jas Autos Garage Ltd
6.9km

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



S L Motors
6.9km

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



A1 Autocentre Ltd
7.1km

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



Silver Lady Motor Engineers
7.2km

Address:Unit 5a, RM6 5SS
Phone:02085998558
Classes:4,5,7



Motech Vehicle Services
7.2km

Address:Unit 4a, RM6 5SS
Phone:02085996767/0102
Classes:1,2,4



Halfords Autocentres Ltd
7.2km

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



1st 4 Garage Services Ltd
7.2km

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



New Japan Autos
7.2km

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



Prestige Motors
7.2km

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



Bt Fleet Ltd
7.3km

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



Active Motor Services
7.4km

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



Sudden Impact Uk Ltd
7.4km

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



Broome Brothers
7.4km

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



Shenfield Vehicle Services
7.8km

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



Star Garage
7.8km

Address:888a High Road, RM6 4HU
Phone:02085978404
Classes:4



Peter James Bosch Car Service
7.8km

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



Grove Road Mot
7.8km

Address:10 Grove Road, RM6 4AG
Phone:02085989620
Classes:4,7



Reliable Autos
7.9km

Address:893 High Rd, RM6 4JL
Phone:0208 599 2687
Classes:4



M K Motors
8.0km

Address:70 Bennetts Castle Lane, RM8 3XT
Phone:0208 590 9760
Classes:4



Church Elm Testing Station
8.1km

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



Khans Autos Ltd
8.1km

Address:R/o 722-726 Green Lane, RM8 1YX
Phone:0203 222 2030
Classes:4



Motomot
8.3km

Address:13 Taylors, IG7 6DQ
Phone:020 8500 9025
Classes:1,2
Opening Hours:
Monday:8:30am5:00pm
Tuesday:8:30am5:00pm
Wednesday:8:30am5:00pm
Thursday:8:30am5:00pm
Friday:8:30am5:00pm
Saturday:8:30am2:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Brookside Garage
8.3km

Address:Brookside Garage, IG7 6DQ
Phone:0208 500 3136
Classes:4,5,7



Gravel Lane Autos
8.3km

Address:Unit 2 Browning Farm, IG7 6DQ
Phone:0208 502 6868
Classes:4,7



Allcars Workshop Ltd
8.4km

Address:Allcars Workshop Ltd, IG6 3HL
Phone:020 8501 0000
Website:www.allcarsworkshop.co.uk
Classes:4



V-Tech Workshop
8.4km

Address:V-Tech Workshop, IG6 3HZ
Phone:020 8502 6100
Classes:4



Motaworx Ltd
8.4km

Address:Unit 8, IG6 3HX
Phone:0208 501 5010
Classes:4



Essex Pride Autos
8.4km

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



Victoria Bodyworks Ltd
8.5km

Address:2a Castleton Rd, IG3 9QR
Phone:02085908361
Classes:4,7



Roding Garage
8.6km

Address:143 London Road, CM5 9PP
Phone:01277 363434
Classes:4
Opening Hours:
Monday:9:00am5:00pm
Tuesday:9:00am5:00pm
Wednesday:9:00am5:00pm
Thursday:9:00am5:00pm
Friday:9:00am5:00pm
Saturday:9:00am1:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Triggs Garage
8.7km

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



Hi Q
8.8km

Address:781 High Road, IG3 8RW
Phone:0208 597 5030
Classes:4



Tk Engineering Dagenham Ltd
9.0km

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



J & A Motors
9.1km

Address:Chester House, IG3 8PT
Phone:020 8503 8599
Classes:4



Abridge Motor Services
9.1km

Address:91 London Road, RM4 1XL
Phone:01992676070
Classes:4



G Torq
9.1km

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



Elm Park Vehicle Engineers
9.1km

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



Rainham Motors
9.1km

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



Autobase Essex Ltd
9.1km

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



Beam Mot Centre
9.1km

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



Chandlers Mot Service
9.1km

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



Wheelies Motorcycles Service And Repairs
9.2km

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



Elite Direct.com Ltd
9.2km

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



J & R Autos
9.2km

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



Combined Motor Services
9.3km

Address:Gale Street, RM9 4NU
Phone:02085 923101
Classes:4,5,7



Arrow Service Centre
9.4km

Address:576-580 Longbridge Road, RM8 2AR
Phone:02089838242
Classes:4



A2b Autocentre
9.4km

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



K & S Motor Services Ltd
9.5km

Address:Coventry Service Station, IG6 1BT
Phone:020 8551 1516
Classes:4



Lookers Garage
9.6km

Address:1a Eynsford Road, IG3 8BA
Phone:02085901820
Classes:4



Essex Mot & Alignment Ctr
9.6km

Address:87a Albrough Road South, IG3 8HS
Phone:0203 092 7987
Classes:4,5,7



Halfords Autocentre
9.7km

Address:573-585 High Road, IG3 8EE
Phone:02085993459
Classes:4



Motor Masters
9.8km

Address:560b High Road, IG3 8EG
Phone:0208 599 9944
Classes:4



Motor Techs Ltd
9.8km

Address:550 High Road, IG3 8EG
Phone:0208 590 5001
Classes:4



Shenfield Auto Services
9.8km

Address:249 Chelmsford Road, CM15 8SD
Phone:01277 222942
Classes:4



Regent Tyres & Exhaust Ltd
9.9km

Address:1 Greengate Parade, IG2 6BE
Phone:020 8554 9375
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:9:00am5:00pm
Sunday:Closed



Evean Recovery Limited
9.8km

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



Hi Ho Workshops Limited
9.9km

Address:Hi Ho Workshops, CM15 0PJ
Phone:01277823115
Classes:4,7



Commercial Motor Services
10.0km

Address:185-191 Green Lane, IG1 1XR
Phone:02084781950
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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