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MOT Test Centres in Epping Forest
38 MOT test stations in Epping Forest, Essex (East of England) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 5 (13%) test motorcycles, 12 (32%) test Class 7 vans and 23 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
38
#31 of 45 districts in East of England
Test motorcycles
5
13% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
12
32% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
6 / 1
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Epping Forest Stations Can Test
Of the 38 listed stations, 37 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 Epping Forest. Motorcycle riders have 5 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 12; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 6; three-wheelers can be tested at 1. 1 station is a specialist that does not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Loughton (7), Waltham Abbey (6), Epping (4), Ongar (4) and 13 other post towns. 1 is council-run; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 5 | 13% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 5 | 13% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 1 | 3% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 37 | 97% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 6 | 16% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 12 | 32% | £58.60 |
Where the 38 Epping Forest stations are
Every listed station in Epping Forest on one map. Point at a row in the tables below and its pin lights up; click a pin and the table jumps to that station. Zoom in and the clusters break apart into individual sites.
- Exact postcode position
- Area centroid, approximate (2)
- Highlighted from the table
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Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (15)
Stations in Epping Forest 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey MOT Centre17 Perry Road | Harlow,essex | CM18 7PN | 01279 443434 | 123457 |
| Abbey Service CentreFarm Hill Road | Waltham Abbey | EN9 1NN | 01992 700465 | 123457 |
| Arrow Service CentreWoodside | Epping | CM16 6LF | 01992 575558 | 123457 |
| Brookside GarageGravel Lane | Chigwell | IG7 6DQ | 020 8500 3136 | 123457 |
| Css Motors148 Brooker Road | Waltham Abbey | EN9 1JH | 01992 787282 | 123457 |
| Epping Forest District CouncilOakwood Hill Depot · council-run | Loughton | IG10 3FQ | 01992 564300 | 123457 |
| Jackson EngineeringHigh Street | Ongar | CM5 9AE | 01277 363707 | 123457 |
| Key GarageUnit 6 Esgors Business Centre | Epping | CM16 6LY | 01992 560331 | 123457 |
| Motomot13 Taylors | Chigwell | IG7 6DQ | 020 8500 9025 | 123457 |
| Ongar Prestige MOTUnit 7 | High Ongar | CM5 9QZ | 01277 500770 | 123457 |
| Power Tech Automotives LtdUnit 2 Browning Farm | Chigwell | IG7 6DQ | 020 8502 6868 | 123457 |
| Roliam Road Services9 Oakwood Hill Industrial Estate | Loughton | IG10 3TZ | 020 8508 1234 | 123457 |
| SpannersUnit 1, Threeways | Roydon | CM19 5JR | 01992 471811 | 123457 |
| Various SitesLangston Road | Loughton | IG10 3TQ | 020 8532 5555 | 123457 |
| Wheelies Garage LtdUnit 21 Tylers Cross Nursery | Nazeing | EN9 2DH | 07883 039177 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (23)
Stations in Epping Forest 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Repair Centre10 Rectory Lane | Essex | IG10 2RL | 020 8508 7599 | 123457 |
| Bake BrothersUnit 1A, The Seedbed Centre | Essex | IG10 3TQ | 020 8502 5159 | 123457 |
| Barkers FarmBarkers Farm | Epping | CM16 7PS | 07990 717485 | 123457 |
| Bnt Cars LimitedThe Garage | Waltham Abbey | EN9 2SD | 01992 890267 | 123457 |
| Carvender LtdUnit 1 Theydon Business Park | Epping | CM16 7NY | 07482 394875 | 123457 |
| Clover Autos Limited284 High Road | North Weald | CM16 6EG | 01992 524055 | 123457 |
| Dynamic Garage Limited109 Smarts Lane | Loughton | IG10 4BP | 07803 403125 | 123457 |
| Glyn Hopkin LimitedEpping New Road | Buckhurst Hill | IG9 5TZ | 020 8504 1171 | 123457 |
| Glyn Hopkin Limited1 Cartersfield Road | Waltham Abbey | EN9 1JD | 01992 809877 | 123457 |
| Grasmere GarageDownhall Road | Harlow | CM17 0RD | 01279 731280 | 123457 |
| K D Clark Motors Ltd146 Brooker Road | Waltham Abbey | EN9 1JH | 01992 713386 | 123457 |
| Maltings GarageStation Road | Sawbridgeworth | CM21 9JX | 01279 725555 | 123457 |
| Mercedes Benz of Loughton3 Langston Road | Loughton | IG10 3SD | 020 8418 7700 | 123457 |
| Ongar Bridge Motor Co Ltd24 High Street | Ongar | CM5 9DZ | 01277 366661 | 123457 |
| P Munson Automotives LtdUnit 1 | Broxbourne | EN10 6SG | 01992 445703 | 123457 |
| Paul Waters Motor Company LimitedCrownlands Garage | Ongar | CM5 9NW | 01277 364545 | 123457 |
| Rm Auto Centre LimitedMarshfield Service Station | London | E4 7RF | 020 8529 8282 | 123457 |
| Roding Garage143 London Road | Ongar | CM5 9PP | 01277 363434 | 123457 |
| Sytner ChigwellLangston Road | Loughton | IG10 3TH | 020 8418 7600 | 123457 |
| Sytner ChigwellLangston Road | Loughton | IG10 3UE | 020 8418 7600 | 123457 |
| Theydon GarageUnit 3 , Taylors | Chigwell,essex | IG7 6DQ | 020 8617 1099 | 123457 |
| Vince White Services Ltd117 Brooker Road | Essex | EN9 1JU | 01992 650188 | 123457 |
| Wh Service Centre LtdUnit 3 Sedge Green Nursery | Waltham Abbey | EN9 2PA | 01992 661800 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Epping Forest
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.
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- 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.
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