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Book an MOT

We MOT cars and small vans up to 3.5 tonnes. This includes:

  • Servicing
  • Repairs
  • MOT failures
  • Tyres
  • Diagnostics
Book an MOT

You need to book a timeslot for your MOT online, before you arrive at the test centre. Payment will be taken at the time of the test by credit or debit card.

You can book Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm and Saturday 8am to 12 noon, excluding bank holidays.

Free retests

It is your responsibility to ensure the repairs are carried out and a retest booked. Retests are free providing:

  • The original test was taken with us
  • The retest is in 10 working days of the original test

MOT costs

MOT typeCost
Class IV cars, taxis, and private hire vehicles up to 8 seats£54.85
Class IV motorhomes and camper vans£54.85
Class IV minibus 9-12 seats£59.55
Class V minibuses 13-16 seats£59.55
Class VII goods vehicles over 3 tonnes up to 3.5 tonnes£58.60
Fee for duplicate test certificate£10.00
Taxi meter test£12.60
Diesel smoke exhaust test£10.50
Police stop notice removal£10.50

Not all motorhomes and large buses can be accommodated due to ramp restrictions, contact us for further information.

For trade discounts and business accounts call the MOT office.

Find us

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Address

Epping Forest District Council MOT test centre
180 Oakwood Hill
Loughton
IG10 3FQ

Contact us

Contact our MOT office:

  • Call 01992 564100
  • Email fleet@eppingforestdc.gov.uk

More information

  • GOV.UK – Get and check an MOT
  • GOV.UK – Check the MOT status of a vehicle
  • GOV.UK – Check the MOT history of a vehicle
  • GOV.UK – Register your vehicle as off the road (SORN)
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