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MOT Test Centres in Chelmsford
59 MOT test stations in Chelmsford, Essex (East of England) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 8 (14%) test motorcycles, 19 (32%) test Class 7 vans and 36 test Class 4 cars and light vans only. The car test is capped at £54.85 here as everywhere in Great Britain; £30-45 is typical.
Stations listed
59
#16 of 45 districts in East of England
Test motorcycles
8
14% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
19
32% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
7 / 1
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Chelmsford Stations Can Test
Of the 59 listed stations, 56 test Class 4 (cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans and taxis), which makes a car MOT the easiest test to place in Chelmsford. Motorcycle riders have 8 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 19; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 7; three-wheelers can be tested at 1. 3 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Chelmsford (48), Chelmsford Essex (3), South Woodham Ferrers (3), Essex (2) and 3 other post towns. 5 are national chain or dealer-group branches and 1 is council-run; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 8 | 14% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 8 | 14% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 1 | 2% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 56 | 95% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 7 | 12% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 19 | 32% | £58.60 |
Where the 59 Chelmsford stations are
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Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (23)
Stations in Chelmsford authorised for Class 1, 2, 3, 5 or 7 as well as, or instead of, Class 4 cars. Each has its own page with classes, nearest alternatives and, where matched, the operating company.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cd MotorsUnit 12B Reeds Farm | Chelmsford | CM1 3SB | 01245 421113 | 123457 |
| Chelmsford AutosUnit 2C Baddow Park | Chelmsford | CM2 7SY | 01245 475050 | 123457 |
| Chelmsford City CouncilFreighter House · council-run | Chelmsford | CM2 5PH | 01245 615800 | 123457 |
| Chelmsford City Motorcycles Limited198 To 200 Baddow Road | Chelmsford | CM2 9QP | 01245 354844 | 123457 |
| County Motor WorksEastern Approach | Chelmsford | CM2 6PT | 01245 235000 | 123457 |
| Glyn Hopkin LimitedUnit 2 (Building 470) | Chelmsford | CM1 2UP | 01708 735678 | 123457 |
| Group 1 Volkswagen Chelmsford CvWestway | Chelmsford | CM1 3BH | 01245 216456 | 123457 |
| Halfords Autocentre17 Robjohns Road · Halfords Autocentre | Chelmsford | CM1 3AG | 01245 356444 | 123457 |
| Hanningfield Motor Company LtdUnit 13A Old Church Road Inds Est | Chelmsford | CM3 8AB | 01245 400406 | 123457 |
| Hi QRodney Way | Chelmsford | CM1 3AF | 01245 344688 | 123457 |
| Highwood MOT CentreUnit E2 | Chelmsford | CM1 3QL | 01245 248602 | 123457 |
| John Tinham Motor EngineerUnit 13 Oyster Place | Chelmsford | CM2 6TX | 01245 460347 | 123457 |
| Kwik Fit103 New London Road · Kwik Fit | Chelmsford | CM2 0PP | 01245 491688 | 123457 |
| Lookers Ford ChelmsfordUnits 1-3 Argyll Road | Chelmsford Essex | CM2 6PY | 01245 294263 | 123457 |
| Newcombe Brothers Motorcycles LtdNew Street | Chelmsford | CM1 1PP | 01245 352635 | 123457 |
| Nook Service Station17 Writtle Road | Chelmsford | CM1 3BS | 01245 352691 | 123457 |
| Probike3 Russell Way | Chelmsford | CM1 3AA | 01245 863998 | 123457 |
| Royal Mail Group PLC Fleet and Maintenance ServicesWinsford Way | Chelmsford | CM2 5AA | 07977 765221 | 123457 |
| Saxton 4X4 Limited30 Robjohns Road | Chelmsford | CM1 3AG | 01245 351234 | 123457 |
| Slp Autos LimitedUnit 10 Boreham Industrial Estate | Chelmsford | CM3 3AW | 01245 464869 | 123457 |
| Steven Eagell ToyotaHedgerows Business Park | Chelmsford | CM2 5PF | 01245 462222 | 123457 |
| Vehicle ExaminersUnits 2, 3 & 4 | Wickford | SS11 7QL | 01268 562550 | 123457 |
| Vehicle Lease and Service Limited ChelmsfordUnit 3 Bilton Road | Chelmsford | CM1 2UP | 07740 740244 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (36)
Stations in Chelmsford authorised for Class 4 only: cars, vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis and minibuses up to 12 seats. The £54.85 cap applies; £30-45 is typical.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allans AutosUnit 4C Five Tree Works | Chelmsford | CM2 8LD | 01277 840305 | 123457 |
| BennettsUnit 1 Haltgate House | South Woodham Ferrers | CM3 5NH | 01245 328601 | 123457 |
| C & C Automotive Ltd1 Court Industrial Estate | Chelmsford | CM2 6ND | 01245 264040 | 123457 |
| Chelmer Motor Engineers LtdUnit 14 Oyster Place | Chelmsford | CM2 6TX | 01245 465601 | 123457 |
| Chelmsford Audi RetailCuton Hall Lane | Chelmsford | CM2 5PX | 01245 676900 | 123457 |
| Formula One Autocentres LimitedUnit 3 · Formula One Autocentres | Chelmsford | CM1 3AG | 01245 353999 | 123457 |
| Galleywood GarageBarnard Road | Chelmsford | CM2 8RS | 01245 471881 | 123457 |
| Group 1 Chelmsford BMWColchester Road | Chelmsford | CM2 5PG | 01245 459222 | 123457 |
| Group 1 Volkswagen ChelmsfordWestway | Essex | CM1 3BH | 01245 268826 | 123457 |
| Halfords AutocentreNavigation Road · Halfords Autocentre | Chelmsford | CM2 6JZ | 01245 350395 | 123457 |
| Halfords Autocentre204 Springfield Road · Halfords Autocentre | Chelmsford | CM2 6BN | 01245 352973 | 123457 |
| J & D HintonDanbury Business Park | Chelmsford | CM3 4QJ | 01245 222727 | 123457 |
| Lancaster Mercedes Benz3 Atholl Road | Chelmsford Essex | CM2 6TB | 01245 399399 | 123457 |
| Lookers Chelmsford LandroverCuton Hall Lane | Chelmsford | CM2 6TB | 01245 615555 | 123457 |
| Lookers Volvo Chelmsford2-8 Baynes Place | Essex | CM1 2QX | 01245 240555 | 123457 |
| Motomotion Swf Limited6 Redhills Road | Chelmsford | CM3 5UP | 01245 322998 | 123457 |
| Mr Clutch75 Rainsford Lane | Chelmsford | CM1 2QS | 01245 357711 | 123457 |
| Odds Motors LimitedBoyton Cross | Chelmsford | CM1 4LL | 01245 249343 | 123457 |
| Peter Mould Workshop LimitedUnit 7 Atholl Road | Chelmsford | CM2 6TB | 01245 496739 | 123457 |
| Porsche Specialist Services LtdStock Road | Chelmsford | CM2 8PW | 01708 952812 | 123457 |
| Prestons Garages Ltd2 Lordship Road | Chelmsford | CM1 3EH | 01245 420262 | 123457 |
| Ramsden Motors Ltd63 Downham Road | Billericay | CM11 1PZ | 01268 711799 | 123457 |
| Ren-O-Tec LimitedUnit 3 Oyster Place | Chelmsford Essex | CM2 6TX | 07813 666690 | 123457 |
| Roadstar Tyres and Exhaust Centres LimitedThe Coach House | Chelmsford | CM2 0RR | 01245 267716 | 123457 |
| Schilward Motors LtdMain Road | Chelmsford | CM3 1NS | 01245 361383 | 123457 |
| Shepherd Motors2 The Old Coachworks | Chelmsford | CM2 7HY | 01245 477999 | 123457 |
| Spantec MOTUnit 2 | South Woodham Ferrer | CM3 5UQ | 01245 322267 | 123457 |
| Speedwell Service StationMain Road | Chelmsford | CM4 0EQ | 01277 353261 | 123457 |
| Station Garage SwfUnit 3 Haltgate House | Chelmsford | CM3 5PL | 01245 323002 | 123457 |
| The Dutton-Forshaw Motor Company LimitedHaltwhistle Road | South Woodham Ferrers | CM3 5ZA | 01245 326735 | 123457 |
| The MOT & Service CentreUnit 20 Old Church Road | Chelmsford | CM3 8AB | 01245 403080 | 123457 |
| Toyo-Tech Automotive Limited12 Redhills Road | South Woodham Ferrers | CM3 5UP | 01245 327749 | 123457 |
| Trinity Service Station LimitedTrinity Service Station | Chelmsford | CM2 6JP | 01245 259084 | 123457 |
| Tyre Tech Autocentre LimitedTyre Bay | Chelmsford | CM3 5SY | 01245 323337 | 123457 |
| Waltham Service StationMain Road | Chelmsford | CM3 3PA | 01245 361995 | 123457 |
| Wood AutomotiveUnit 1 Walthambury Farm | Chelmsford | CM3 1AZ | 01245 361180 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Chelmsford
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
UK typical (Class 4 car)
£30-45
National typical range; this site's regional guide does not split this region out separately.
Free retest
10 days
If the vehicle stays at the station for repair
| Class | Vehicles | DVSA max | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | £29.65 | £20-29 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | £29.65 | £20-29 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | £37.80 | £28-37 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | £54.85 | £30-45 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | £59.55 to £80.65 | £50-80 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | £58.60 | £40-55 |
Caps are the DVSA statutory maximums (unchanged since April 2010, re-verified 24 August 2026); typical charges are this site's observed ranges. The MOT fee is VAT-exempt. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.
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MOT Fees by Vehicle Class
The full DVSA cap schedule: £29.65 bike to £124.50 large PSV, with typical charges.
Cheapest MOT
Chain deals from £20-30, comparison platforms, council centres and the cheap-MOT trap.
Average MOT Cost 2026
£35 booked, £46 standalone (BookMyGarage 2025) against the £54.85 cap.
When Is My MOT Due?
Check the date and use the one-month early booking window.
Where this listing comes from
- Register: DVSA Active MOT test stations (GOV.UK publication), dataset dated 26 Feb 2026. Every station on this page was listed as active on 26 Feb 2026. DVSA updates the list roughly quarterly; authorisations can change between releases, so check with the station before travelling.
- Licence: Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Geography: districts, regions and distances derived from postcodes via postcodes.io (ONS Postcode Directory). Contains OS data (c) Crown copyright and database right 2026; Contains Royal Mail data (c) Royal Mail copyright and database right 2026; Contains National Statistics data (c) Crown copyright and database right 2026.
- Not on the register: prices, opening hours, websites and booking. The £54.85 cap and typical charges on this page come from this site's verified fee guide, not from DVSA's station list.
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