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MOT Test Centres in Rochford
34 MOT test stations in Rochford, Essex (East of England) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 6 (18%) test motorcycles, 7 (21%) test Class 7 vans and 22 test Class 4 cars and light vans only. The car test is capped at £54.85 here as everywhere in Great Britain; £30-45 is typical.
Stations listed
34
#33 of 45 districts in East of England
Test motorcycles
6
18% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
7
21% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
5 / 0
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Rochford Stations Can Test
Of the 34 listed stations, 32 test Class 4 (cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans and taxis), which makes a car MOT the easiest test to place in Rochford. Motorcycle riders have 6 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 7; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 5; three-wheelers can be tested at 0. 2 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Rayleigh (10), Rochford (6), Southend on Sea (5), Essex (4) and 4 other post towns.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 6 | 18% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 6 | 18% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 0 | 0% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 32 | 94% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 5 | 15% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 7 | 21% | £58.60 |
Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (12)
Stations in Rochford authorised for Class 1, 2, 3, 5 or 7 as well as, or instead of, Class 4 cars. Each has its own page with classes, nearest alternatives and, where matched, the operating company.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bateman Motors Limited9 Featherby Way | Essex | SS4 1LD | 01702 549306 | 123457 |
| Ggm Autocentre Ltd13 Eldon Way | Hockley | SS5 4AD | 07932 229988 | 123457 |
| Old Geezer MOTSUnit 4 | Rayleigh | SS6 9RS | 01268 260890 | 123457 |
| P Breading Motor Services LtdUnit 7 | Great Wakering | SS3 0FF | 01702 535710 | 123457 |
| Pass Bike Motorcycle Training,sales and WorkshopMotorcycle Centre | Rochford | SS4 1NE | 01702 619423 | 123457 |
| Phoenix Motor Centre LimitedUnit 1A | Rayleigh | SS6 9RL | 01268 786866 | 123457 |
| R J Harvey LandroversUnit 9 | Rayleigh | SS6 9RS | 01268 784928 | 123457 |
| Rayleigh MOT Centre Ltd89 Eastwood Road | Rayleigh | SS6 7LA | 01268 971498 | 123457 |
| Rjs Autos LtdUnit 12 Rawreth Industrial Estate | Rayleigh | SS6 9RL | 07930 812628 | 123457 |
| Rochford Tyres and Exhausts LtdUnit 1 | Rochford | SS4 1RG | 01702 545689 | 123457 |
| The MOT MateUnit 3 Roacheview Business Park | Rochford | SS4 1LB | 01702 540203 | 123457 |
| Toomey Motor Group LimitedRochford Business Park | Rochford | SS4 1GP | 01702 563030 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (22)
Stations in Rochford authorised for Class 4 only: cars, vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis and minibuses up to 12 seats. The £54.85 cap applies; £30-45 is typical.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A and P Motors LimitedUnit 17 | Southend on Sea | SS3 0PJ | 01702 216818 | 123457 |
| Airport Garage ServicesSouthend Airport | Southend on Sea | SS2 6YF | 01702 338635 | 123457 |
| Beadles Group LimitedAviation Way | Essex | SS2 6UN | 01702 808080 | 123457 |
| Central Motor ServicesUnit 2 Foundry Business Park | Hockley | SS5 4HS | 01702 207456 | 123457 |
| Daltons MotorsUnit 15 | Southend on Sea | SS2 6UN | 01702 540101 | 123457 |
| Daniel James Master ServicesRear Of Little Spinney | Wickford | SS11 8UA | 01268 786015 | 123457 |
| Fairbrook MOT CentreUnit 30 Brook Road Industrial Centre | Rayleigh | SS6 7XL | 01268 772120 | 123457 |
| Grange Service Station Ltd247 London Road | Rayleigh | SS6 9DW | 01268 780400 | 123457 |
| Hawk MOT CentreHawk Hill | Wickford | SS11 7RJ | 01268 761230 | 123457 |
| Hockley MOT & Service Centre24 Eldon Way | Hockley | SS5 4AD | 01702 203706 | 123457 |
| Jardine Luxury Vehicles LimitedUnit 1, Arterial Park | Essex | SS6 7FY | 01702 311311 | 123457 |
| Jeff Down Vauxhall & Auto Specialist LtdUnit 7 | Southend on Sea | SS2 6UN | 01702 540222 | 123457 |
| M & A Waterhouse Motor Engineers Ltd14 Star Lane Industrial Estate | Essex | SS3 0PJ | 07742 509770 | 123457 |
| Rawreth GarageChelmsford Road | Wickford | SS11 8SY | 01268 761557 | 123457 |
| Rayleigh Motorist CentreBellingham Lane | Rayleigh | SS6 7ED | 01268 745446 | 123457 |
| Star Suriya CarfixUnit 8 Robert Leonard Industrial Park | Southend-On-Sea | SS2 6UN | 07462 729820 | 123457 |
| Station Garage Rayleigh LtdBritish Rail Car Park | Rayleigh | SS6 7HJ | 01268 770404 | 123457 |
| Uncle Tom's Service Station & MOT Centre LimitedUnit 47 Purdeys Industrial Estate | Rochford | SS4 1ND | 01702 542664 | 123457 |
| W H Whittingham & Son Ltd84-86 West Street | Rochford | SS4 1AS | 01702 544146 | 123457 |
| Westfield Motors LimitedUnit 8 Westfield Close | Rayleigh | SS6 9RL | 01268 783205 | 123457 |
| White Hart Service Station LimitedMain Road | Hockley | SS5 4EG | 01702 202202 | 123457 |
| Wrights MotorsUnit 19 Aviation Way | Southend on Sea | SS2 6UN | 01702 548877 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Rochford
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 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | £29.65 | £20-29 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | £29.65 | £20-29 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | £37.80 | £28-37 |
| 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.
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MOT Fees by Vehicle Class
The full DVSA cap schedule: £29.65 bike to £124.50 large PSV, with typical charges.
Cheapest MOT
Chain deals from £20-30, comparison platforms, council centres and the cheap-MOT trap.
Average MOT Cost 2026
£35 booked, £46 standalone (BookMyGarage 2025) against the £54.85 cap.
When Is My MOT Due?
Check the date and use the one-month early booking window.
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.
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- 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.
- 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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