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Best MOT Centres in Essex (2026)

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Peugeot Toomey Southend

Peugeot Toomey Southend

Essex · SS4 1GP

Closed Opens tomorrow at 8am

5 reviews

Takeley Performance Tyres & Exhausts

Takeley Performance Tyres & Exhausts

Essex · CM22 6NZ

MOT Centre Tyre Fitter

Closed Opens tomorrow at 9am

5 reviews

Toomey Nissan Basildon

Toomey Nissan Basildon

Essex · SS15 6RW

Closed Opens tomorrow at 8:30am

5 reviews

The M O T Place

The M O T Place

Essex · CO14 8HW

Closed Opens Monday at 9am

5 reviews

The Mot Mate

The Mot Mate

Essex · SS4 1LB

Closed Opens tomorrow at 7am

5 reviews

Colchester MOT Centre

Colchester MOT Centre

Essex · CO3 3LL

Closed Opens tomorrow at 9am

5 reviews

The Car Workshop at Modified Motors

The Car Workshop at Modified Motors

Essex · CO15 3TB

Closed Opens Monday at 9am

5 reviews

Braintree Motor Company

Braintree Motor Company

Essex · CM7 3JQ

Closed Opens tomorrow at 8:30am

5 reviews

TK Cope Moto LTD

TK Cope Moto LTD

Essex · CO2 8JW

Closed Opens tomorrow at 8am

5 reviews

Volvo Workshop

Volvo Workshop

Essex · SS11 8XR

Closed Opens Monday at 8:30am

5 reviews

VLS Vehicle Lease & Service

VLS Vehicle Lease & Service

Essex · CM1 2UP

Closed Opens Monday at 7:30am

5 reviews

MotorAid Limited

Essex · S S13

Closed Opens Monday at 8am

5 reviews

AJ Servicing and Repairs

AJ Servicing and Repairs

Essex · RM11 3UB

Closed Opens tomorrow at 8am

5 reviews

Bosch Car Service - Phoenix Motor Centre

Essex · SS6 9RL

Closed Opens Monday at 8am

5 reviews

NRG Riverside

NRG Riverside

Essex · CO3 8PH

5 reviews

MOT Garage Loughton (Roliam Road Services Ltd)

MOT Garage Loughton (Roliam Road Services Ltd)

Essex · IG10 3TZ

Closed Opens tomorrow at 9am

5 reviews

Southminster MOT & Service Centre Ltd

Southminster MOT & Service Centre Ltd

Essex · CM0 7DA

MOT Centre Servicing Centre

Closed Opens Monday at 9am

5 reviews

Apollo and Olympic Taxis

Apollo and Olympic Taxis

Essex · EN9 1JU

Closed Check opening times

5 reviews

Charfleets service and mot

Essex · SS8 0PQ

Closed Opens tomorrow at 8:30am

5 reviews

Weald Park Garage

Weald Park Garage

Essex · CM15 9HZ

Closed Opens tomorrow at 8am

5 reviews

Wickford Garage Ltd work

Wickford Garage Ltd work

Essex · SS11 8AB

Closed Opens tomorrow at 8am

5 reviews

Citroën Toomey Citroën - Basildon

Citroën Toomey Citroën - Basildon

Essex · SS15 6RW

Closed Opens tomorrow at 8am

5 reviews

Toomey Motor Village Basildon

Toomey Motor Village Basildon

Essex · SS15 6RW

Closed Opens tomorrow at 8:30am

5 reviews

Two Bridges MOT Centre

Two Bridges MOT Centre

Essex · SS13 3AA

Closed Opens tomorrow at 8am

5 reviews

About MOT centres in Essex

Fixaroo lists 290 MOT centres in Essex, from independent specialists to multi-site operators.

Every MOT centre in Essex is DVSA-approved and listed with current MOT test pricing. Whether your MOT is due this week or you're planning ahead, you can compare prices, read verified customer reviews, and book a slot online in under two minutes.

All listings are verified, regularly updated, and backed by real customer reviews. Prices shown are indicative — confirm with the garage when you book. Need help choosing? Check the FAQ below or use the service filter above the listings.

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Frequently asked questions

The maximum MOT fee set by the DVSA is £54.85 for cars. Many garages in Essex charge less than this. Prices vary between centres, so comparing and booking online through Fixaroo is the best way to secure a great rate.

An MOT tests your vehicle's roadworthiness. Inspectors check brakes, lights, tyres (tread depth and condition), steering and suspension, exhaust emissions, seatbelts, bodywork, windscreen visibility, and number plates. The engine's mechanical condition is not assessed.

An MOT typically takes between 45 minutes and 1 hour for a standard car. If the tester identifies advisories or minor repairs that need addressing on the day, it can take a little longer.

If your MOT expires you may only drive your car to a pre-booked MOT appointment. If your vehicle receives a 'Dangerous' defect, you must not drive it at all. A 'Major' failure means the car shouldn't be driven until repaired, while 'Minor' failures and advisories do not prevent you driving home.

You can book your MOT up to one month (minus a day) before it expires and still keep your existing anniversary date. So if your MOT expires on 31st March, you can test from 28th February without losing any days.