Kick the Tyres
Kick the Tyres

MOT test centre

Derrick Jay Preece

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DVSA test station S002374. You book direct with the centre. We don’t take bookings or fees. Is this your garage?

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What fails most in Hereford

27.6% of cars in HR postcodes failed their MOT in 2025, about the same as the 27.3% across Great Britain. The usual reasons:

  1. 1
    Damaged tyres
  2. 2
    Headlight aim
  3. 3
    Broken coil springs
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How much is an MOT at Derrick Jay Preece?

The most any centre can charge for a car MOT is £54.85. Many charge less, so call 01432 267677 and ask their price, and whether the retest is free.

Does Derrick Jay Preece test vans?

Yes. It tests cars and vans up to 3,000 kg, and bigger vans up to 3,500 kg (class 7).

Is Derrick Jay Preece approved by DVSA?

Yes. It is on DVSA's list of active MOT test stations, updated 30 September 2026, as station S002374.

From DVSA’s list of active MOT test stations, updated 30 September 2026. Map position from postcodes.io. Fail rates: DVSA anonymised MOT results 2025, cars, normal tests. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Kick the Tyres is not linked to DVSA or to Derrick Jay Preece.

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