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An MOT test is an annual legal requirement for all cars over 3 years old.


You car MOT ensures car safety, functionality and legality by checking all the vehicle’s major components for faults.


With so many MOT test centres in Loughton on our network, securing a good deal for your MOT test is made simple with WhoCanFixMyCar.


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Top garages for MOT in Loughton (97 found)
Ayaz MOT Centre
154 Jobs Completed
Enfield
5.0 / 5

Ayaz MOT Centre is a car and van repair & mot centre offering its clients the best possible service in order to meet their expectations. Not only prompt service will

Queensway Autos
973 Jobs Completed
Enfield
4.6 / 5

If you’re looking for repairs in Enfield that you can trust, Queensway Auto Repairs is the garage for you. We’re a local garage in the area, priding ourselves on our cust

Deniz Auto Repairs & Servicing
336 Jobs Completed
Enfield
4.8 / 5

Deniz Auto Repairs is a fully equipped DVSA approved MOT station with a total of 3 ramps and fully qualified mechanics with technical expertise. We ensure to deliver firs

CSS Motors
440 Jobs Completed
Waltham Abbey
4.5 / 5

CSS Motors offers car repairs in Waltham Abbey and further afield, such as Loughton, Waltham Cross, Theydon Bois, Buckhurst Hill and beyond. Our team has over 125 years

HiQ Enfield
919 Jobs Completed
Enfield
4.9 / 5

HiQ Enfield is part of the HiQ network covering over 110 centres within the UK. Our services include Tyres, Car Servicing, MOT Class 4&7, 3D Wheel Alignment, Air Con

Protyre Enfield
853 Jobs Completed
Enfield
4.3 / 5

Protyre Enfield was originally owned by South African based Tiger Wheels and originally sold Yokohama exclusively. The centre is positioned on the A10 ideally situated fo

EK Tuning Ltd
254 Jobs Completed
Hertfordshire
4.1 / 5

INDEPENDENT GARAGE AND SERVICE CENTRE IN CHESHUNT AND WALTHAM CROSS PROVIDING DIAGNOSTICS AND REPAIRS ON ALL MAKES AND MODELS OF VEHICLE. We offer a comprehensive rang

Buzbys Garage
105 Jobs Completed
Chingford
3.9 / 5

Having been established by Peter in 1982, Buzby's Garage in Chingford was taken over by Usman in 2020. Since then, we have continued to seal our reputation as one of t

Formula One Autocentres - Enfield
563 Jobs Completed
London
3.9 / 5

Established in 1974, Formula One Autocentres set out with a mission to deliver a completely new fast-fit experience to its customers. This would feature clean, modern pre

Precision Vehicle Repair Centre
285 Jobs Completed
London
4.0 / 5

Vehicle repair centre is here for your automotive repairs and maintenance work, all at a reasonable and transparent prices. Our success rides on the goal of providing the

Cartek Chingford
582 Jobs Completed
London
3.6 / 5

In august 2014, Cartek Chingford opened its doors in the view of serving the local and surrounding areas of North Chingford with a high level of trust, knowledge and skil

Limitless Garage CASTROL SERVICE CENTRE
106 Jobs Completed
Waltham Cross
4.5 / 5

Limitles Garage established in Jan 2020. With several years of VW group experiences as well as german cars specialist and other brand backgrounds. We are fully VAG (VW g

A1 MOTOR MEDICS
44 Job Completed
Waltham cross
5.0 / 5

We are A1 Motor Medic's in walthamcross \ Cheshunt Area most jobs could be done in the same day and delivered back or collected by customer. Same day MOT Same day Repai

Apex Car Repairs
401 Jobs Completed
London
4.8 / 5

Apex Car Repairs is a well-established Ford and BMW specialist, offering a professional and high-quality service on a full range of work. At Apex Car Repairs we take grea

SN Autohaus Hainault
504 Jobs Completed
ILFORD
4.3 / 5

When it comes to servicing your car, SN Autohaus Hainault can offer you the premium service you'd expect from a main dealer - without the premium price tag. This means yo

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Frequently asked questions
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What is a MOT test?

An MOT is a service/test which every car is legally required to have carried out every 12 months. It ensures that your car is functioning, safe and of course legal to drive.

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How much is an MOT?

The maximum MOT test price that a garage can charge is set by the Driver Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). Currently, the maximum cost is set at £54.85 for cars and caravans.

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When is my car’s MOT due?

If you have bought a used car recently, an MOT certificate from the previous owner will be included in the documents you receive when you buy the car, this will inform you of the next due date. If you can’t find your certificate, the website www.vehicleenquiry.service.gov.uk will help you find out when your next test is due. If your car is new, it will be required after three years.

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What does a MOT check?

It includes an inspection of the following:

  • Screenwash
  • Wiper blades
  • Beam patterns
  • Exhaust and engine mounts
  • Brake pad levels
  • Suppression joints and brushes
  • Lights
  • Tread depth
  • Suspension levels
  • Corrosion of the suspension mounts
  • Engine exhaust emissions
  • CO2 and CO3 emissions and hydrocarbon emissions
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How can I check my MOT history?

You can check this at https://mot-history.net/. This new government service allows you to check the history of any car from just putting in the vehicle make and registration number.

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What can fail a MOT?

The most common reasons why cars fail their MOT are:

  • worn seatbelts
  • windscreen chips
  • incorrect beam pattern

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  • insufficient tyre tread depth
  • faulty registration plate lamps
  • damaged wiper blades
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What should I do if my car fails its MOT?

You’ll be issued with a VT30 Certificate stating why the car failed. There is no time limit before a retest can be booked, and the garage will normally offer to carry out the required repairs. Therefore, you should undertake any necessary repairs pointed out by the garage to ensure a pass certificate.

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How often should I get a MOT?

Your car should go in for its MOT annually, unless of course it was bought and registered as brand new. If this is the case it is only required after three years of its registration, but after that point it should be taken in yearly like other cars.

Average rating for  MOT in Loughton bookings

4.69

64 reviews

How much does a car MOT cost in Loughton?

The maximum cost for an MOT is £54.85, garages cannot charge more than this. However, many garages charge less than this, the average quote on WhoCanFixMyCar.com is around £40.


MOT Cost by Car Make in Loughton
Car MakeAverage PriceGet Quotes
Ford£45.64
Vauxhall£45.62
Volkswagen£45.54
BMW£46.45
Mercedes£46.06
Audi£45.79
Nissan£44.70
Toyota£45.45
Peugeot£46.31
MINI£45.87
Renault£45.60
Citroen£44.24
Volvo£46.36

This table uses data from quotes provided on WhoCanFixMyCar.com between 30/12/2023 and 29/03/2024.

Booking a car MOT test in Loughton

An MOT is a service/test which every car is legally required to have carried out every 12 months.

You don’t need to take your car for three years if you buy and register it as brand new. However, as soon as the three years are up, it is a legal requirement that you take your car for the test yearly.

A cars roadworthiness will be checked during the MOT, with each major component inspected by a trained professional. A garage has to have authorisation from the DVSA to carry out the test.


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