MOT services

We offer MOT testing for cars, light vans and commercial vehicles at our vehicle depots in Harrogate and Scarborough.

MOT tests

We offer MOT tests in Harrogate and Scarborough for:

  • cars and lights vans (class 4) 
  • 3 and 3.5 tonne commercial vehicles (class 7)

MOT testing in Harrogate

MOT prices

The current cost of an MOT is: 

  • £54.85 for class 4 vehicles 
  • £58.60 for class 7 vehicles 

Please note that we can’t service or repair your vehicle. If the vehicle fails the MOT test you will need to make arrangements to get it fixed.  

We offer a free re-test after the repair work is completed if you return the vehicle to us within 10 days of the original test date. 

Testing opening hours and how to book your MOT

You will need to book in advance. Tests are carried out at our Claro Road depot in Harrogate at the following times: 

  • Monday to Thursday (not including bank holidays) 
    • 8am 
    • 9am 
    • 10.30am 
    • 12.30pm 
  • Fridays (not including bank holidays) 
    • 8am 
    • 9am 
    • 10am 
Book your MOT test in Harrogate

Tests can be booked up to four weeks in advance. 

Book an MOT test if you are a business located in the Harrogate area or live in the area.

Book an MOT test in the Harrogate area

MOT testing in Scarborough

MOT prices

The current cost of an MOT is: 

  • £54.85 for class 4 vehicles 
  • £58.60 for class 7 goods vehicle 

Please note that we can’t repair your vehicle.

Re-tests

Re-tests are charged at half the test fee: 

  • £27.43 for class 4 vehicles 
  • £29.30 for class 7 goods vehicles 

Testing opening hours and how to book your MOT

Our test centre is located on Dean Road in Scarborough town centre. Tests are carried out: 

  • Monday to Friday – from 7.30am until the last slot at 4pm 

You can book a test online (see below) or over by contacting us.

Book your MOT test in Scarborough

Please read our terms and conditions before booking your MOT. Taxi drivers should also read our pre-test checklist before booking (this checklist can be found in the final section on this page)

Book a general public MOT test if you live in the Scarborough area

Book a taxi and private hire MOT and compliance test

Scarborough’s MOT booking terms and conditions

We reserve the right to modify any terms and conditions of the MOT service. Northing in these terms and conditions is intended to affect, nor will affect, a customer’s statutory rights.

Bookings

  • the booking can be changed and cancelled up to 3pm on the working day before the test is due to take place – this will not incur a cost to change the booking to a different vehicle or date/time (subject to availability). You can also modify vehicle details up to one hour before your test 
  • if you are using a discount, the booking cannot be re-booked outside of the discounted period 
  • if you cancel after 3pm on the working day before the test day or do not turn up on time for the test, then you may be charged the full fee 
  • you need to turn up at least 10 minutes before your test time otherwise the vehicle will not be tested - you will then need to make a new booking and pay for a full test 

Payments

  • all payments will be taken via a secure payment system at the time of booking and a receipt will be issued by email 
  • subject to these terms and conditions, bookings can only be cancelled and a refund given to those bookings paid by debit or credit card 
  • any refund will be paid back on to the original card used for payment within five working days of cancelling the booking – a receipt will be issued by email to confirm the refund 

MOT test

  • the MOT Tester will perform a pre-inspection check of your vehicle and will inform you of any reason why they will be unable to perform the test – you will then be required to make a new booking and payment for a full test (please note that the payment for the new booking is in addition to the payment made before the pre-inspection check) 
  • there are no facilities to book and take payments for MOTs at the garage - you need to book and pay online or over the phone 
  • if your vehicle fails a MOT, you have 10 working days after the date of the test to have your vehicle re-tested - if you do not do this within this timescale then your vehicle will be classed as failing and you will need to make a new booking and payment for a full MOT test 

Data protection and privacy

Find out about data protection and privacy policies.

Scarborough’s taxi MOT pre-test checklist

Before booking your taxi and private hire MOT please read our pre-test checklist: 

  1. The exterior of the bodywork, the underside of the vehicle and engine compartment must be in a clean condition so that we can easily carry out a full inspection of these areas 
  2. Examine all floor and upholstery inside the vehicle for damage, dirt, dust, litter or general debris, staining and excessive wear 
  3. Examine roof lining for excessive staining and any damage 
  4. Check for unpleasant smells inside the vehicle 
  5. Check that the vehicle is free from any leaks of water, fuel and oil 

We won’t inspect any vehicles in a dirty condition with regards to its interior, exterior, underside and engine bay. You will need to make a new appointment and a full fee may be payable.