IG postcode area · 68 MOT centres
MOT centres in Ilford (IG)
All 68 DVSA-approved MOT test stations in the IG area, with local pass rates and the faults cars fail on most, from 136,915 tests in 2024.
107Above average
Passed first time78.3%expected for these cars: 73.3%
Area rank10 / 118by MOT Rank score
Average car age at test9.6 years
A higher score can mean cars are better kept here, or that testers are less strict. DVSA does not publish pass rates for single garages, so the list below is not ranked.
What fails most here
Failure items per 100 tests, IG vs Great Britain.
| Area of the car | IG | GB |
|---|---|---|
| Lights & electrics | 17.0 | 15.1 |
| Tyres | 7.4 | 7.2 |
| Suspension | 5.8 | 11.0 |
| Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors) | 5.7 | 4.9 |
| Brakes | 5.2 | 9.9 |
| Emissions & leaks | 3.7 | 4.0 |
| Body & chassis | 2.2 | 3.9 |
| Steering | 1.1 | 2.1 |
Most tested cars in Ilford
| Model | Tests | Passed | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Fiesta | 5,717 | 74.6% | 106Above average |
| Ford Focus | 5,109 | 74.2% | 107Above average |
| Toyota Prius | 3,825 | 77.9% | 106Above average |
| Toyota Yaris | 3,640 | 78.3% | 108Well above average |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 3,570 | 80.6% | 112Well above average |
| Volkswagen Golf | 3,509 | 77.0% | 109Well above average |
| BMW 3 Series | 3,215 | 79.1% | 111Well above average |
| Volkswagen Polo | 2,823 | 70.0% | 99About average |
| Mercedes-Benz A-Class | 2,605 | 83.7% | 106Above average |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 2,485 | 86.4% | 113Well above average |
All MOT test stations in the IG area
From the DVSA list of active MOT test stations. Phone ahead: opening times and prices vary (the maximum MOT fee for a car is £54.85).
Ilford 22
- 1st Mr Clutch21 Buckingham Road, IG1 1RG0208 478 2372Cars
- Allcars Workshop LTDUnit G Forest Industrial Park, Forest Road, IG6 3HL0208 501 0000Cars
- Belgrave Motor Services LTD10 Gants Hill Crescent, IG2 6TU02085515988Cars
- Car Doctors14 Meads Lane, IG3 8QA02085995100Cars, Motorbikes
- Cheeko MOT Centre431 Ilford Lane, IG1 2PG020 8514 0404Cars
- Essex Autocentre Limited330 - 332 Eastern Avenue, Gants Hill, IG4 5AA02085540077Cars
- Essex MOTUnit 3 & 4, 141 St Marys Road, IG1 1QY02082203351Cars, Motorbikes
- Essex MOT & Alignment Ctr87a Aldbrough Road South, IG3 8HS0203 092 7987Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- Gb Auto LTD229 Ley Street, IG1 4BL0208 4784279Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- Hainault MOT Test Centre LimitedUnit 4 Hainault Business Park, 24-26 Fowler Road, IG6 3UT02085007422Cars
- Ilford Garge2a Southbourne Gardens, IG1 2QF02085147600Cars
- Ilford MOT & Tyres332 And Rear Of 334 Ilford Road, IG1 2LT02089118118Cars
- J & A MotorsChester House, Chester Road, IG3 8PT02085038599Cars
- Kwik - Fit480 Cranbrook Road, Gants Hill, IG2 6LE02085186939Cars
- Local MOT Centre LTDUnit 8, Bracken Industrial Estate, Forest Road, IG6 3HX07825 002203Cars
- London Auto Centre Limited355-359 Ley St, IG1 4AA02084783817Cars
- London Borough Of RedbridgeRedbridge Transport, Ley Street Depot, Ley Street, IG2 7QZ020 8708 5116Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- Lookers Garage1a Eynsford Road, IG3 8BA02085901820Cars
- Motor Masters560b High Road, IG3 8EG0208 599 9944Cars
- Prestige Parts And Repairs LimitedUnit 32c Fowler Road, IG6 3UT07366595302Cars
- Regent Tyres & MOT Centre Limited1 Greengate Parade, Horns Road, IG2 6BE0208 5549375Cars
- Victoria Bodyworks LTD2a Castleton Rd, Goodmayes, IG3 9QR02085908361Cars, Vans
Barking 17
- 1 Stop MOT & Repairs Limited1a Ripple Villas, Ripple Road, IG11 0SR0208 592 2220Cars
- Ace Motor WorksUnit 24 Rippleside Commercial Estate, Ripple Road, IG11 0RJ07388664058Cars
- BodytouchUnit 10a Rippleside Commercial Estate, Ripple Road, IG11 0RJ07904544450Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- Boleyn Recovery And Fleet Services77 River Road, Boleyn Commercial Park, IG11 0DS02085940772Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- G&k TyresUnit 44, Barking Industrial Park, IG11 0TJ02085946668Cars
- Global Engines And Gearbox LTDUnit 4 Davenport Centre, Renwick Road, IG11 0SH02085179666Cars, Vans
- Halfords Autocentres LTDUnit 16, Muirhead Quay, Quay Road, Fresh Wharf Estate, IG11 7BG02085918589Cars, Vans
- Independent Fleet Care LTD1 Thames Road, IG11 0HZ02085913499Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- K.c.eggs LTD37 River Road, IG11 0DA07388819991Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- Kwik - FitRipple Road, IG11 0SZ02085947719Cars
- Luxe Motor Clinic LTD13a River Road, IG11 0HE07539000683Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- M1 2476 Alfreds Way, IG11 0AT0208 591 5010Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- Motorfair GarageMotorfair Garage, 1 Faircross Ave, IG11 8TG02085942420Cars
- R S Motors17 River Road, IG11 0HE02085942220Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- Tnt EclipseUnit 13 Rippleside Commercial Estate, Ripple Road, IG11 0RJ07415 950484Cars
- Trustford DagenhamRipple Road, IG11 9PG02089113333Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- Tsg Wheels & TyresUnit 66 Barking Industrial Park, Alfreds Way, IG11 0TJ07738222631Cars, Motorbikes
Essex 8
- Auto Repair Centre10 Rectory Lane, Loughton, IG10 2RL0208 508 7599Cars
- Bake BrothersUnit 1a, The Seedbed Centre, Langston Road, Loughton, IG10 3TQ02085025159Cars
- Commercial Motor Services187 - 191 Green Lane, Ilford, IG1 1XR0208 478 1950Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- Cranbrook Garages714 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, IG6 1HU0208 5503030Cars
- Ggm Autocentre LTD781 High Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8RW0208 597 5030Cars
- Hills Of WoodfordUnit 3, Beaver Road, Hainault, IG6 3UT02037277620Cars
- Wheels MOT Centre LTD145-147 Beehive Lane, Gantshill, Ilford, IG4 5DR02085509911Cars
- Wj Kingham Motors Limited623-630 Chigwell Road, Woodford Bridge, IG8 8AF02085057524Cars, Motorbikes
Loughton 7
- Dynamic Garage Limited109 Smarts Lane, IG10 4BP07803403125Cars
- Epping Forest District CouncilOakwood Hill Depot, 180 Oakwood Hill, IG10 3FQ01992 564300Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- Mercedes Benz Of Loughton3 Langston Road, IG10 3SD02084187700Cars
- Roliam Road Services9 Oakwood Hill Industrial Estate, Oakwood Hill, IG10 3TZ02085081234Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- Sytner ChigwellLangston Road, IG10 3TH020 8418 7600Cars
- Sytner ChigwellLangston Road, IG10 3UE0208 418 7600Cars
- Various SitesLangston Road, IG10 3TQ02085325555Cars, Vans
Woodford Green 4
- Formula One AutocentresUnit 1a, Woodford Trading Centre, Southend Road, IG8 8HF02085512020Cars
- Gates Of Stevenage357 Chigwell Road, IG8 8PE02084989838Cars
- Hills Of Woodford536-564 High Road, IG8 0PR02085049511Cars
- Westside Motors Woodford LTD391 High Road, IG8 0XG0208 5055215Cars
Hainault 4
- Car DoctorsUnit D, 11-17 Fowler Road, IG6 3UJ0208 5001232Cars, Vans
- Motech Vehicle ServicesUnit 6, Roebuck Trading Estate, 15-17 Roebuck Road, IG6 3TU0208 599 6767Cars, Motorbikes
- Motor Aid LimitedUnit 4 Hainault Business Park, 2 - 8 Roebuck Road, IG6 3JP02081720192Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- V-Tech Workshop181 Forest Road, IG6 3HZ020 35441074Cars
Chigwell 3
- Brookside GarageGravel Lane, IG7 6DQ0208 500 3136Cars, Vans, Minibuses
- Motomot13 Taylors, Gravel Lane, IG7 6DQ02085009025Motorbikes
- Power Tech Automotives LTDUnit 2 Browning Farm, Gravel Lane, IG7 6DQ0208 502 6868Cars, Vans
Buckhurst Hill 1
- Glyn Hopkin LimitedEpping New Road, IG9 5TZ02085041171Cars
Barkingside 1
- K & S Motor Services LTDCoventry Service Station, 366-370 Horns Road, IG6 1BT02085511516Cars
Chigwell,essex 1
- Theydon GarageUnit 3 , Taylors, Gravel Lane, IG7 6DQ0208 617 1099Cars
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Questions
How many MOT centres are there in Ilford (IG)?
DVSA lists 68 active MOT test stations in the IG postcode area, 67 of which test cars.
What is the MOT pass rate in Ilford?
In 2024, 78.3% of cars passed their MOT first time at test stations in the IG area. Given the age of the cars tested, 73.3% would be expected, so the area is above average (score 107, 10 of 118 areas).
What do cars fail on most in Ilford?
The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively.