Essons Garage Ltd

Essons Garage Ltd is an MOT test station at Esson's Garage, Finstown, Orkney, KW17 2EQ, in Orkney Islands (Scotland). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number V103201, 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 4 authorised stations in the district and one of 3 within 10 miles. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 14 of the district's 15 stations share.

The nearest listed alternative is James David Dearness in Kirkwall, 4.8 miles away (Class 4). 4 other stations sit within 5 miles and 13 within 10 miles, which makes this a moderately served area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 5.1 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: £30-45 is the typical Class 4 car price in Scotland 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 ESSONS GARAGE LIMITED (company number SC239065) 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 1 Nov 2002 (23 years on the register), files unaudited abridged accounts, and its registered activity is 45112 Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles; 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles. It was previously registered as KEVIN CLOUSTON LIMITED (until 27 Nov 2012).

The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 01856 761277. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.