MOT Testing at Barrett-Lee
Once your vehicle is over three years old you must get your car tested each year.
MOT tests are an essential part of vehicle ownership, ensuring your car is roadworthy and meets all legal requirements. The test typically takes around one hour, and we can arrange appointments while you wait, subject to availability.
Once your vehicle is on our system, we make every effort to remind you when your MOT is due. While you wait, you are welcome to relax in our comfortable reception area with free customer WiFi.
If your car fails the MOT, any identified defects must be repaired before it can pass. While retests are usually charged, Barrett-Lee offers free MOT retests as long as the vehicle is returned within 10 working days.
In cases where serious roadworthiness issues are found, we recommend leaving your vehicle with us for repairs to be carried out and your vehicle retested.
Book in your vehicle for an MOT test with Barrett-Lee by calling 01787 370774 or using the contact form below:
Exterior Checks
Front / rear registration plate (class V, N/A)
Front lamps, including indicators.
Headlamps and headlamp aim.
Mirrors, front & rear shock absorbers.
Front / rear wheels, tyres.
Rear lights, rear fogs, number plate lamps.
Number plate, stop lamps.
Fuel tank cap, Indicators, hazard lamps.
Rear doors & boot lid.
Wiper blades.
General condition of vehicle
Interior Checks
Front / rear seat belts, seat security.
Rear fog tell tales, ABS warning light.
Switches (position lamp, headlamp).
Indicator, hazard switches.
View to front, wipers & washers
Brake pedal, servo operation.
Handbrake, steering wheel & column.
Front doors, mirrors, horn
Under Vehicle Inspection
Steering including power steering.
Drive shafts (if applicable).
Front suspension, shock absorbers.
Front & rear wheel bearings.
Wheels and tyres.
Service brake control.
Mechanical brake components.
Parking brake system, exhaust system.
Fuel tank & fuel system.
Rear suspension including shock absorbers.
Structure, general vehicle condition
Under Bonner Inspection
Vehicle structure.
Braking systems.
Exhaust system.
Fuel system.
Steering & suspension.
Power steering components