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MOT Test Centres in South Ribble
44 MOT test stations in South Ribble, Lancashire (North West) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 8 (18%) test motorcycles, 17 (39%) 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; £25-40 is typical.
Stations listed
44
#26 of 35 districts in North West
Test motorcycles
8
18% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
17
39% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
7 / 2
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the South Ribble Stations Can Test
Of the 44 listed stations, 43 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 South Ribble. Motorcycle riders have 8 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 17; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 7; three-wheelers can be tested at 2. 1 station is a specialist that does not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Preston (32), Leyland (10), Lancashire (1), Longton (1). 2 are national chain or dealer-group branches and 2 are council-run; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 8 | 18% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 8 | 18% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 2 | 5% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 43 | 98% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 7 | 16% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 17 | 39% | £58.60 |
Where the 44 South Ribble stations are
Every listed station in South Ribble on one map. Point at a row in the tables below and its pin lights up; click a pin and the table jumps to that station. Zoom in and the clusters break apart into individual sites.
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Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (22)
Stations in South Ribble 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATS Euromaster LimitedLeyland Lane · ATS Euromaster | Leyland | PR25 1XL | 01772 431021 | 123457 |
| Barry & Wilkinson TyresLongmeanygate | Leyland | PR25 3RA | 01772 423725 | 123457 |
| Browns Autocare LtdUnit 20 Old Mill Industrial Estate | Preston | PR5 6SY | 01772 587730 | 123457 |
| D Melling & Sons361 Croston Road | Leyland | PR26 6PN | 01772 432415 | 123457 |
| Fleet Service LtdUnit A2 | Preston | PR5 4AN | 01772 704130 | 123457 |
| Gregson Lane Garage LimitedGregson Lane Garage | Preston | PR5 0FD | 01254 853762 | 123457 |
| Hardings GarageMayfield Garage | Preston | PR1 9HY | 01772 744438 | 123457 |
| J B Motors (Longton) LtdDrumacre Lane East | Preston | PR4 4SD | 01772 612447 | 123457 |
| Lancashire County Council Vehicle Maintenance UnitLostock Lane · council-run | Preston | PR5 6BB | 01772 311507 | 123457 |
| Longton Commercials LimitedUnit 1 Copside | Preston | PR4 4SD | 01772 616157 | 123457 |
| Meanygate Garage LtdUnit 2 | Preston | PR25 2ZJ | 01772 422944 | 123457 |
| Millers of Longton LtdGill Lane | Preston | PR4 4SR | 01772 613195 | 123457 |
| Mulberry Vehicle Repairs134 Clydesdale Place | Leyland | PR26 7QS | 01772 621620 | 123457 |
| North West Garage Services LimitedUnit 2, Copside | Longton | PR4 4SD | 01772 802001 | 123457 |
| Oakwell Auto ElectricaltdHastings Rd | Leyland | PR25 3SP | 01772 453836 | 123457 |
| One Call 4 Car Care Limited125 Clydesdale Place | Leyland | PR26 7QS | 01772 433333 | 123457 |
| Otra Limited129 Brookfield Place | Preston | PR5 8BF | 01772 337023 | 123457 |
| School Lane Service StationSchool Lane | Preston | PR5 6QD | 01772 336938 | 123457 |
| Shorrock Motorcycles Ltd84/86 Leyland Road | Preston | PR1 9XS | 01772 744392 | 123457 |
| South Ribble Borough CouncilUnit 81 Bison Place · council-run | Preston | PR26 7QR | 01772 625615 | 123457 |
| Suthers (Star Garage) LtdLiverpool Road | Preston | PR4 5JS | 01772 612281 | 123457 |
| The Garage LeylandThe Garage 2 Lynton House | Lancashire | PR25 3NN | 01772 458774 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (22)
Stations in South Ribble 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; £25-40 is typical.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor MOT Station Hutton Ltd82 Liverpool Road | Preston | PR4 5SP | 01772 612482 | 123457 |
| Arnold ClarkFarington Business Park · Arnold Clark | Leyland | PR25 2YE | 01772 422222 | 123457 |
| Bennetts MOT and Car Repair Centre Limited38 Liverpool Road | Preston | PR1 0DQ | 01772 745422 | 123457 |
| Braconash Garage LtdBraconash Road | Leyland | PR25 3ZE | 01772 422581 | 123457 |
| Chapel Lane GarageChapel Lane | Preston | PR4 5EB | 01772 612124 | 123457 |
| Cop Lane Garage LimitedCop Lane | Preston | PR1 0US | 01772 743966 | 123457 |
| Fred Coupe Preston LimitedChorley Road | Preston | PR5 4JB | 01772 272200 | 123457 |
| Garage Services (Gsl) LimitedUnit 11 | Preston | PR25 4GU | 01772 622500 | 123457 |
| Golden Hill Garage208-216 Golden Hill Lane | Preston | PR25 2YE | 01772 423416 | 123457 |
| Gos Vehicle Repairs 7 Servicing Ltd4A Leyland Road | Preston | PR1 9XR | 01772 741111 | 123457 |
| Hoghton Lane Garage115 Hoghton Lane | Preston | PR5 4EH | 01254 853239 | 123457 |
| Holmes Motor Engineering LtdUnit 14 | Preston | PR5 5JD | 01772 323557 | 123457 |
| J & K Heron LtdUnit 2 | Preston | PR1 9TD | 01772 746133 | 123457 |
| Junction GarageLiverpool Road | Preston | PR4 5QD | 01772 616152 | 123457 |
| Leyland Autocare LtdUnits 1 2 3 & 4 | Leyland | PR25 5UA | 01772 621251 | 123457 |
| Leyland Motor Centre Limited124 Longmeanygate | Leyland | PR26 6TE | 01772 422987 | 123457 |
| Michael Theobald Garage LimitedWigan Road | Preston | PR25 5DA | 01772 622900 | 123457 |
| North West AutocareUnit 17 The Old Mill | Preston | PR5 6SY | 01772 314873 | 123457 |
| Penwortham Service Station47 Liverpool Road | Preston | PR1 9XD | 01772 744394 | 123457 |
| Tramway Garage Limited321A Station Road | Preston | PR5 6EE | 01772 336503 | 123457 |
| Vehicle Care Solutions LimitedRibble View | Preston | PR1 9XR | 01772 217500 | 123457 |
| Whitestake Garage LimitedWhitestake Garage Limited | Preston | PR4 4JT | 01772 612268 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in South Ribble
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
North of England typical (Class 4 car)
£25-40
From this site's regional guide for North West
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. Some of the cheapest MOTs in the UK; deals under £30 are common in the big cities. 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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