Retests are free within 10 working days. If your car fails, we will quote you on any work that needs doing, you can complete the work elsewhere and bring your car back to be retested, or leave it with us and most things can be fixed the same day.
MOT’s typically take 45 minutes to complete, you can wait in the garage or drop it off and leave it with us, we will call you when its ready.
Please book below or give your local branch a call!
*Please arrive 5 minutes early for your MOT booking, late arrivals may be refused.
Buckinghamshire Council Taxis- Please Note: On arrival ensure that you have your Original (photocopies/photographs are not accepted) of the vehicles V5C document (Logbook). Additionally, please produce your Buckinghamshire County Council Licence Badge. Kindly note, Drivers are required to be present with their vehicles during the compliance test.
*All class 7 & taxi MOTs need to be booked by phone.
You may cancel online appointments up to 24 hours before your booking for a full refund. Once cancelled the money should be back in your account between 5-10 days. Any queries please don’t hesitate to call your local branch.
The MOT test checks that vehicles meet road safety and environmental standards. Below is a list of all checks included in an MOT.
Is free from excessive corrosion or damage in specific areas and there are no sharp edges likely to cause injury.
Has no leaks and the fuel cap fastens and seals securely. The fuel cap will need to be opened so be sure the key is available.
The vehicle meets the requirements for exhaust emissions, dependant on the age and fuel type of the vehicle.
Is secure, complete, without serious leaks and silences effectively.
All belts installed are checked for type, condition, operation and security. All compulsory seat belts must be in place.
The front seats are secure. Front and rear backseats can be secured in the upright position.
Latch securely in closed position. Front doors should open from inside and outside the vehicle. Rear doors may need to be opened to gain access to testable items.
The minimum numbers are on the vehicle, their condition and security.
Boot or tailgate can be secured in the closed position.
Their condition, operation and performance (efficiency test). Note the removal of the road wheels is not part of the test.
Their condition, security, size, type and tread depth. Spare tyres are not inspected
Their condition, security, characters correctly formed and spaced.
Their condition, operation and security. Headlamps for aim.
Securely latches in the closed position.
Operate to give the driver a clear view ahead.
It’s condition and the driver’s view of the road.
Operates correctly and is of a suitable type.
Are of a satisfactory condition and operation.
Is on vehicles first used on or after 1 August 1980. Not more than one different VIN is displayed except on multistage build vehicles.
Orchard Street, Apsley
Hemel Hempstead HP3 9DT
Unit 2a Broadfields
Aylesbury, Bucks. HP19 8BU
