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Ribble Tech Test Centre

MOT test station V101745 at Unit 1, Deanfield Drive, Link 59 Business Park, Clitheroe BB7 1QJ, in Ribble Valley. Authorised for Classes 4 and 7. Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026.

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Classes authorised

2 of 6

Classes 4 and 7

Stations within 5 miles

12

156 within 10 miles

Nearest alternative

0.1 miles

Hargreaves Autos Ltd

Phone

01200 429980

as listed by DVSA

Station details

DVSA site number
V101745
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
Unit 1, Deanfield Drive, Link 59 Business Park, Clitheroe
Postcode
BB7 1QJ
Council district
Ribble Valley, Lancashire (24 listed stations)
Map position
full postcode · 53.8820, -2.3740

What Ribble Tech Test Centre can test

ClassVehiclesDVSA max
Class 4Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats£54.85
Class 7Goods 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

Ribble Tech Test Centre is an MOT test station at Unit 1, Deanfield Drive, Link 59 Business Park, Clitheroe, BB7 1QJ, in Ribble Valley, Lancashire (North West). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number V101745, 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 5 authorised stations in the district and one of 48 within 10 miles. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 22 of the district's 24 stations share.

The nearest listed alternative is Hargreaves Autos Ltd, 0.1 miles away (Classes 4 and 7). 12 other stations sit within 5 miles and 156 within 10 miles, which makes this a well-served area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 0.8 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.

Companies House records RIBBLE TECH TEST CENTRE LIMITED (company number 13367898) against this station, matched by an exact name and postcode match; its register status on 1 May 2026 was "Active". The company was incorporated on 29 Apr 2021 (5 years on the register), files small company (total exemption) accounts, and its registered activity is 45112 Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles. It was previously registered as FODA LOS LIMITED (until 13 Dec 2023).

The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 01200 429980. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.

Nearest MOT Test Stations

The five listed stations closest to BB7 1QJ, straight-line distance from the postcode. Stations with motorcycle, van or PSV authorisation link to their own page.

StationTownDistanceClasses
Hargreaves Autos LtdUnit 4, Deanfield Way, BB7 1QSClitheroe0.1 miles123457
Castle Motors (Clitheroe) Ltd (district list)Unit 1, BB7 1PLClitheroe0.5 miles123457
Ribble Valley Chequered Flag Limited (district list)Chatburn Service Station, BB7 4JYClitheroe0.6 miles123457
The TyremenWorkshop, BB7 1NUClitheroe0.7 miles123457
Ian Boocock (district list)Unit 4 & 5 Albion Court, BB7 1NSClitheroe0.8 miles123457

All 24 stations in Ribble Valley · North West · All regions

Registered company

Companies House, Basic Company Data snapshot 1 May 2026; matched by an exact name and postcode match. Register facts only, no officer or personal data.

Registered name
RIBBLE TECH TEST CENTRE LIMITED
Company number
13367898
Companies House status on 1 May 2026
Active
Incorporated
29 Apr 2021 (5 years on the register)
Company type
Private Limited Company
Accounts
Files small company (total exemption) accounts; last made up to 31 Oct 2025
Registered activity (SIC)
45112 Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles
Previous names
FODA LOS LIMITED (until 13 Dec 2023)
Registered office
CLITHEROE, BB7

Full register entry on ukcompanyfinder.com (a Digital Signet site). Register status is Companies House's wording on the snapshot date; the DVSA list, not the company register, is the authority on whether the station tests.

What an MOT costs at a Classes 4 and 7 station in North West

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 West

Free retest

10 days

If the vehicle stays at the station for repair

ClassVehiclesDVSA maxTypical
Class 4Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats£54.85£30-45
Class 7Goods 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.

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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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Updated 2026-06-11