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Evans Halshaw Ford Transit Centre Darlington
MOT test station S005750 at Croft Road, Darlington DL3 8TL, in Darlington. Authorised for Classes 4 and 7. Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026.
Classes authorised
2 of 6
Classes 4 and 7
Stations within 5 miles
56
95 within 10 miles
Nearest alternative
same postcode
Evans Halshaw Ford Darlington
Station details
- DVSA site number
- S005750
- Register status
- Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026 (DVSA Active MOT test stations)
- Classes authorised
- Class 4: Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seatsClass 7: Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg
- Address
- Croft Road, Darlington
- Postcode
- DL3 8TL
- Council district
- Darlington (57 listed stations)
- Region
- North East
- Operator type
- Evans Halshaw branch
- Map position
- full postcode · 54.5074, -1.5732
What Evans Halshaw Ford Transit Centre Darlington can test
| Class | Vehicles | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | £54.85 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | £58.60 |
Caps are DVSA statutory maximums; typical charges are this site's observed ranges. Prices are not part of the DVSA register.
About this station
Evans Halshaw Ford Transit Centre Darlington is an MOT test station at Croft Road, Darlington, DL3 8TL, in Darlington (North East). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number S005750, and is authorised for 2 of the six MOT test classes: cars, light vans and motor caravans up to 3,000kg (Class 4) and goods vehicles between 3,000 and 3,500kg (Class 7).
For Class 7 goods vehicles (3,000 to 3,500kg, the long-wheelbase Transit and Sprinter bracket) it is one of 15 authorised stations in the district and one of 30 within 10 miles. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 57 of the district's 57 stations share.
The nearest listed alternative is Evans Halshaw Ford Darlington, at the same postcode (Class 4). 56 other stations sit within 5 miles and 95 within 10 miles, which makes this a dense area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 1.6 miles.
The DVSA statutory maximum fee applies to every class this station tests: Class 4 £54.85, Class 7 £58.60. Garages can charge less and most do: £25-40 is the typical Class 4 car price in North of England according to this site's price guide, against the £54.85 cap. Class 7 van tests typically run £40-55 against the £58.60 cap. Confirm the price with the station before booking; prices are not part of the DVSA register.
Evans Halshaw Ford Transit Centre Darlington trades under the Evans Halshaw dealer brand, which operates through several Lithia UK group companies, so no single Companies House entry is shown for this branch.
The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 01325 488888. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.
Nearest MOT Test Stations
The five listed stations closest to DL3 8TL, straight-line distance from the postcode. Stations with motorcycle, van or PSV authorisation link to their own page.
| Station | Town | Distance | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evans Halshaw Ford Darlington (district list)Croft Road, DL3 8TL | Darlington | same postcode | 123457 |
| The Auto Centre (district list)198 Nesham Road, DL1 4DF | Darlington | 1.4 miles | 123457 |
| Halfords Autocentre (district list)1-5 Woodland Road, DL3 7BJ | Darlington | 1.5 miles | 123457 |
| Darlington Tyre and Auto Care (district list)121 Yarm Road, DL1 1RZ | Darlington | 1.6 miles | 123457 |
| Brunswick MOT and Tyre Centre Ltd1B Brunswick Street, DL1 1SP | Darlington | 1.6 miles | 123457 |
What an MOT costs at a Classes 4 and 7 station in North East
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
North of England typical (Class 4 car)
£25-40
From this site's regional guide for North East
Free retest
10 days
If the vehicle stays at the station for repair
| Class | Vehicles | DVSA max | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | £54.85 | £30-45 |
| 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. Some of the cheapest MOTs in the UK; deals under £30 are common in the big cities. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.
Related MOT cost guides
Van MOT Cost
£54.85 under 3,000kg (Class 4), £58.60 for 3,000-3,500kg (Class 7).
Car MOT Cost (Class 4)
£54.85 cap, £30-45 typical, what Class 4 covers.
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.
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.
- Company details: Company details from Companies House, Basic Company Data snapshot 2026-05-01, matched by name and postcode; no officer or personal data is used. ukcompanyfinder.com is a Digital Signet site.
- 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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