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MOT Test Centres in Mid Sussex
44 MOT test stations in Mid Sussex, West Sussex (South East) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 8 (18%) test motorcycles, 10 (23%) test Class 7 vans and 29 test Class 4 cars and light vans only. The car test is capped at £54.85 here as everywhere in Great Britain; £35-50 is typical.
Stations listed
44
#33 of 64 districts in South East
Test motorcycles
8
18% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
10
23% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
8 / 3
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Mid Sussex Stations Can Test
Of the 44 listed stations, 42 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 Mid Sussex. Motorcycle riders have 8 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 10; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 8; three-wheelers can be tested at 3. 2 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Burgess Hill (11), East Grinstead (8), Haywards Heath (7), Crawley (4) and 10 other post towns. 1 is a national chain or dealer-group branch; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 8 | 18% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 8 | 18% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 3 | 7% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 42 | 95% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 8 | 18% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 10 | 23% | £58.60 |
Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (15)
Stations in Mid Sussex 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Auto and Mot's LtdUnit 6, Silverwood | Crawley | RH10 3EN | 01342 718685 | 123457 |
| Ashurstwood MOT Centre LimitedUnit 2 & 6 Ivydene Industrial Estate | Ashurstwood | RH19 3TN | 01342 300911 | 123457 |
| Bolney Grange Garage LimitedUnit 46 Bolney Grange Business Park | Burgess Hill | RH17 5PB | 01444 239922 | 123457 |
| East Grinstead Vehicle Care LtdUnit 5B 37 Charlwoods Road | East Grinstead | RH19 2HG | 07369 228425 | 123457 |
| Hws Vehicle and Plant Repair Services LimitedUnit 11A Rowfant Station Yard | Crawley | RH10 4NF | 01342 444500 | 123457 |
| Mr MOTUnit 7 Teknol House | Burgess Hill | RH15 9LH | 01444 254000 | 123457 |
| Panmoto LtdEden House | Haywards Heath | RH16 1TW | 01444 441969 | 123457 |
| Parkers MOT Tyre & Service CentreBridge Road | West Sussex | RH16 1UA | 01444 477611 | 123457 |
| Rowfant GarageRowfant Business Centre | Crawley | RH10 4NQ | 01342 715927 | 123457 |
| Sharpthorne Village Garage LimitedTop Road | East Grinstead | RH19 4NU | 01342 810234 | 123457 |
| Silverbrookes107 Keymer Road | Hassocks | BN6 8QL | 01273 846388 | 123457 |
| Simply MOTS LimitedUnit 14A The Birches Industrial Estate | East Grinstead | RH19 1XZ | 07961 793637 | 123457 |
| The Motorcycle WorkshopUnit 3 London Road | Bolney | RH17 5PY | 01444 882688 | 123457 |
| Tubbys Tyres Garage LimitedAcacia Grove | West Sussex | RH10 3PD | 07737 732307 | 123457 |
| Wheelbase24B Victoria Way | Burgess Hill | RH15 9NF | 01444 248754 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (29)
Stations in Mid Sussex 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; £35-50 is typical.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Garages Limited10 Victoria Gardens | Burgess Hill | RH15 9NB | 01444 686000 | 123457 |
| Bennett's MOT & Service Centre LtdUnit 4 | Burgess Hill | RH15 8QY | 01444 244555 | 123457 |
| Bmr Performance LimitedTurners Hill | Crawley | RH10 4NP | 01293 773774 | 123457 |
| Brook Street Garage LimitedForge Works | Cuckfield | RH17 5JP | 01444 452510 | 123457 |
| Caffyns PLCStation Garage | Haywards Heath | RH16 1DB | 01444 451511 | 123457 |
| Clark MOT & Service Centre213-217 London Road | East Grinstead | RH19 1HD | 01342 318888 | 123457 |
| Dinnages Garages22 Wivelsfield Road | Haywards Heath | RH16 4EQ | 01444 440116 | 123457 |
| Ellis MotorsUnit 13 Sheddingdean Business Centre | Burgess Hill | RH15 8QY | 01444 480606 | 123457 |
| Fairplace Service Station85-87 London Road | Burgess Hill | RH15 8NE | 01444 235406 | 123457 |
| Formula One Autocentres Limited51 Victoria Road · Formula One Autocentres | Burgess Hill | RH15 9LH | 01444 242495 | 123457 |
| Gmw Service LimitedBurrell Road Industrial Estate | Haywards Heath | RH16 1TW | 01444 474113 | 123457 |
| Hi Q Maidstone2 Bridge Road | Haywards Heath | RH16 1UA | 01444 458641 | 123457 |
| JCB Ashford van CentreCrawley Down Garage | Crawley West Sussex | RH10 3EQ | 01342 859200 | 123457 |
| Lavender Motors Limited40 Sussex Road | Haywards Heath | RH16 4EA | 01444 440100 | 123457 |
| Lindfield MotorsLewes Road | Lindfield | RH16 2LG | 01444 483988 | 123457 |
| Moon Motor ServicesUnit 3E Birches Industrial Estate | East Grinstead | RH19 1XZ | 01342 322878 | 123457 |
| North Star Sussex LimitedOld Forge Garage | Sayers Common | BN6 9HZ | 01273 834678 | 123457 |
| Pdh Cars LimitedStonepound Garage | Hassocks | BN6 9NZ | 01273 845544 | 123457 |
| Pure MOT LtdUnit 22 | West Sussex | RH17 5PB | 01444 620625 | 123457 |
| Rose Services M.O.T BayUnit 37 Charlwoods Road | East Grinstead,west Sussex | RH19 2HG | 01342 301003 | 123457 |
| Setyres Fast Fit295 London Road | Burgess Hill | RH15 9QJ | 01444 870190 | 123457 |
| Station Garage Hassocks LimitedStation Approach East | Hassocks | BN6 8HN | 01273 844256 | 123457 |
| Sussex MOT Centre LimitedSterling House | Burgess Hill | RH15 9NF | 01444 247545 | 123457 |
| TatesA23 London Road | Brighton | BN45 7ED | 01273 857555 | 123457 |
| The Garage1 Janes Lane | Burgess Hill | RH15 0QJ | 01444 232084 | 123457 |
| The Village GarageUnit 7 Charlwoods Road | East Grinstead | RH19 2HG | 01342 318080 | 123457 |
| Tubbys Tyres Garage LimitedLondon Road | East Grinstead | RH19 1QW | 01342 621274 | 123457 |
| V & A Automotive LimitedAnsty Cross Service Station | Haywards Heath | RH17 5AG | 01444 452621 | 123457 |
| West Hoathly Garage LimitedWest Hoathly | East Grinstead | RH19 4QL | 01342 810402 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Mid Sussex
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
South East typical (Class 4 car)
£35-50
From this site's regional guide for South East
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. Slightly below London but still above average; competition in larger towns helps. 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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