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J Brake & Son Limited
MOT test station S002175 at 63 Station Road, Ilminster, Somerset TA19 9BQ, in Somerset. Authorised for Classes 4, 5 and 7. Listed as active on 26 Feb 2026.
Classes authorised
3 of 6
Classes 4, 5 and 7
Stations within 5 miles
16
64 within 10 miles
Nearest alternative
0.1 miles
Mynster Motors
Station details
- DVSA site number
- S002175
- Also listed as
- 78414
- 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 5: Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seatsClass 7: Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg
- Address
- 63 Station Road, Ilminster, Somerset
- Postcode
- TA19 9BQ
- Council district
- Somerset (312 listed stations)
- Region
- South West
- Other trading name on the register
- J Brake and Son Ltd
- Map position
- full postcode · 50.9304, -2.9240
What J Brake & Son Limited 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 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| 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
J Brake & Son Limited is an MOT test station at 63 Station Road, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9BQ, in Somerset (South West). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number S002175 (the same premises is also listed under 78414), and is authorised for 3 of the six MOT test classes: cars, light vans and motor caravans up to 3,000kg (Class 4), private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats (Class 5) and goods vehicles between 3,000 and 3,500kg (Class 7). The register also carries the trading name J Brake and Son Ltd for this site.
For Class 7 goods vehicles (3,000 to 3,500kg, the long-wheelbase Transit and Sprinter bracket) it is one of 101 authorised stations in the district and one of 22 within 10 miles. It is one of 69 stations in Somerset authorised for Class 5 private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats, a class most garages cannot test; 14 stations within 10 miles hold it. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 294 of the district's 312 stations share.
The nearest listed alternative is Mynster Motors in Ilminster, 0.1 miles away (Classes 4, 5 and 7). 16 other stations sit within 5 miles and 64 within 10 miles, which makes this a well-served area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 3.5 miles.
The DVSA statutory maximum fee applies to every class this station tests: Class 4 £54.85, Class 5 £59.55 to £80.65, Class 7 £58.60. Garages can charge less and most do: £30-45 is the typical Class 4 car price across the UK 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 J. BRAKE & SON LIMITED (company number 03305470) 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 21 Jan 1997 (29 years on the register), files small company (total exemption) accounts, and its registered activity is 45111 Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles; 45112 Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles. 2 outstanding charges are registered.
The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 01460 54331. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.
Nearest MOT Test Stations
The five listed stations closest to TA19 9BQ, straight-line distance from the postcode. Stations with motorcycle, van or PSV authorisation link to their own page.
| Station | Town | Distance | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mynster MotorsUnit 1 Slape Industrial Estate, TA19 9BL | Ilminster | 0.1 miles | 123457 |
| Giles Motors LtdUnit 10A, TA19 9PS | Ilminster | 0.5 miles | 123457 |
| Roxboro GarageHornsbury Hill, TA20 3DB | Chard | 3.1 miles | 123457 |
| Slades Garage23 Leach Road, TA20 1FA | Chard | 3.4 miles | 123457 |
| Bartlett Park GarageChard Business Park, TA20 1FF | Chard | 3.5 miles | 123457 |
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
- J. BRAKE & SON LIMITED
- Company number
- 03305470
- Companies House status on 1 May 2026
- Active
- Incorporated
- 21 Jan 1997 (29 years on the register)
- Company type
- Private Limited Company
- Accounts
- Files small company (total exemption) accounts; last made up to 31 Jan 2025
- Registered activity (SIC)
- 45111 Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles; 45112 Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles; 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles; 45320 Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories
- Registered office
- ILMINSTER, TA19
- Outstanding charges
- 2
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, 5 and 7 station in South West
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 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.
Related MOT cost guides
Van MOT Cost
£54.85 under 3,000kg (Class 4), £58.60 for 3,000-3,500kg (Class 7).
Bus and PSV MOT Cost
Class 5 £59.55-£80.65 by seat count; Class 5a up to £124.50.
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.
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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