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Compare Romford MOT Centres & Book an Appointment At the Best One Before Your Expiry Date to Ensure Your Vehicle is Road Legal
If your car is due an MOT test, you must book an appointment before the expiry date to continue driving on the roads around Romford. The test checks whether your car meets road safety and environmental standards, and you will be prosecuted if caught driving without a valid MOT certificate.
The only exception to this rule is if you are driving it to a garage for repairs after a failed test or to a pre-booked MOT.
Book your MOT well in advance to avoid the risk of missing your test date. You can book up to 12 months in advance through our online comparison site and save up to 70% on an MOT near you in the process by comparing deals.
Enter your vehicle reg and postcode to compare instant prices and book an MOT near you in 3 steps today.
Why Use BookMyGarage to Book Your MOT in Romford?
We have helped over 14.4 million drivers compare and save on their MOT, servicing and repair costs at local garages. In fact, when you compare garages in Romford through our online comparison site, you can save up to 70% when you choose one of the lower-cost options!
As one of the UK’s leading MOT and service comparison sites, we’re dedicated to helping drivers save money on their car maintenance. Here are just some of the ways we keep you in control of booking your Romford MOT:
Easy 3-Step Booking Process. There’s no upfront registration and no faff. You just provide your vehicle’s details, choose the best deal and provide a suitable date and time for your MOT. That gives you more time to do the things you care about.
Plenty of Choice. We may recommend certain garages depending on your location or the product you select, but you always have the final say. There are thousands of fast-fit, independent and franchised garages on our online comparison site, so you’re able to see all your options and choose the best local garage for you.
Honest Reviews & Ratings. See what like-minded drivers have to say about every garage on our comparison site to help inform your decision. Always unfiltered and unedited for transparency.
No Upfront Payment. You never enter any payment details when you book your MOT in Romford. We never charge you any fees to use our site and you always pay the garage directly after the appointment.
Compare deals and save up to 70% on your car maintenance when you choose one of the lower-cost options through BookMyGarage. Enter your vehicle reg and postcode to compare instant prices on an MOT in Romford and book the best deal today.
How to Book Your MOT in Romford
- Enter your vehicle reg and postcode.
- Compare deals. You can sort garages in your area by whatever best suits your needs: price, distance, reviews and ratings or availability.
- Pick a date and time for your appointment.
After you book your Romford MOT, we send you a confirmation email with a summary of your booking. We also inform the garage and they may also be in touch to confirm the appointment or to ask for extra details.
You never pay for your booking until after all the work has been completed and deal with the garage directly after the initial booking process. You also have the ability to change or cancel your booking for free until the day of your appointment.
Mobile MOT in Romford
While a mobile mechanic can't complete an MOT on your driveway, they can make your life easier by transporting your car to a local test centre and returning it once the test is complete. Plus, if your vehicle needs repair work, they may be able to complete this at a time and place that best suits you to make your life as easy as possible.
Book a mobile MOT near you through BookMyGarage today.
When Is My MOT Due?
If you struggle to remember when your MOT in Romford is due, enter your reg to find out your expiry date and see your vehicle's MOT history instantly. You then also have the option to sign up for MOT reminder emails so you don’t miss your expiry date ever again.
You can then book an appointment in 3 simple steps if your expiry date is approaching.
Driving in Romford
Romford is a large, historic market town in north east Greater London with a vibrant shopping, business, leisure and entertainment centre which attracts 21 million visitors every year. The local council’s strategy for regeneration has breathed new life into the area in recent years and aims to make Romford a cultural destination.
FAQs
What is an MOT Test?
An MOT test, or Ministry of Transport Test, is an essential annual vehicle check to assess roadworthiness and safety standards. It ensures all vehicles on UK roads are maintained to a certain standard, improving road safety standards in the process.
What Do I Do if My MOT is Overdue?
If your MOT is overdue you must book a test immediately. It is illegal to drive on public roads in the UK without a valid MOT certificate.
You can book an MOT online today by entering your vehicle registration and postcode into our comparison site.
Do I Need an MOT?
You will need an MOT, by law, if you drive a vehicle registered three or more years ago. This means that all drivers of vehicles registered in or before 2019 must book an MOT in 2022.
If your car is less than three years old, you do not need an MOT but you can choose to book one if you wish.
What is Tested In an MOT?
- Seats & Seat Belts
- Warning Lights
- Switches (position lamp, headlights, hazard lights)
- Windscreen Condition, Wipers & Washers
- Brake Controls
- Steering Wheel & Column
- Doors, Mirrors & Horn
- Speedometer & Driver Controls (Class 5 only)
- Licence Plates
- Lights & Licence Plate Lights
- Indicators & Hazard Lights
- Headlights & Aim
- Brake Lights, Fog Lights & Reflectors
- Wheels & Tyres
- Shock Absorbers
- Mirrors, Wiper Blades & Fuel Tank Cap
- Glazing (Class 5 only)
- Doors, Boot Lid, Loading Doors, Bonnet
- Towbars
- Bodywork Condition
- Chassis
- Brake System
- Exhaust & Fuel Systems
- Speed Limited (if applicable)
- Steering & Power Steering Components
- Suspension Components
- Fuel Tank
- Drive Shafts (if applicable)
- Emissions
- Wheel Bearings
What Do I Need to Take To An MOT Test?
You do not need to take anything except your car to an MOT test. The tester will use the DVSA database to find your existing MOT details and any other information they may need about your car.
You may wish to provide a locking wheel nut in case any repairs are needed to the wheels or tyres.
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