MOT Testing in Gorton, Manchester

MOT testing in Gorton, Manchester is available at 270 Hyde Road, on the A57, in postcode M12 5FH. Ring 0161 274 3125 to book your car’s test, with your registration to hand.

Car MOT tests (Class 4) in Gorton, M12
The legal maximum fee for a car MOT is £54.85
Tyres, brakes and repairs at the same address
Open Monday to Saturday, closed Sunday

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4.4 on Google from 770+ reviewsFamily-owned since 1987Open Monday to Friday 9:00 to 17:30 and Saturday 9:00 to 16:30Closed Sunday

The MOT fee for a car in Gorton is capped at £54.85

The government sets the maximum fee a test station can charge for a Class 4 car MOT: £54.85 (GOV.UK). Garages may charge less. Ask for our fee when you ring to book. Our guide to the MOT maximum fee explains what the cap covers.

What an MOT test in Gorton covers

Lights and signals

Headlamps, brake lights, indicators, number plate lamps and reflectors are checked for operation, aim and condition.

Brakes

Brake performance, pedal condition, discs and pads where visible, and the handbrake are tested.

Steering and suspension

Steering linkages, wheel bearings, shock absorbers, springs and bushes are checked for play, wear and leaks.

Tyres and wheels

Tread depth, sidewall damage, tyre type and wheel condition are checked. The legal minimum tread is 1.6mm across the central three-quarters of the tyre.

Body, seatbelts and mirrors

Sharp edges, seatbelts, seats, doors, mirrors, wipers, washers and the windscreen view are inspected.

Exhaust and emissions

Exhaust condition and emissions are measured against the limit for the vehicle’s age and fuel.

Registration and identity

Number plates and the vehicle identification number are checked against the vehicle’s records.

How booking an MOT in Gorton works

Ring to book

Call 0161 274 3125 and give your registration and the day you would like.

Bring the car

Bring it to 270 Hyde Road, Gorton, during opening hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 to 17:30 or Saturday 9:00 to 16:30. We are closed on Sunday.

The test is recorded

The result goes on the national MOT record, which you can check free on GOV.UK. You see what passed, what is an advisory and what failed.

Pass, or fix and retest

On a pass you receive a new certificate. On a fail, repairs can be done at the same address.

What happens if a car fails its MOT in Gorton

A fail means the car has at least one major or dangerous defect. A dangerous defect means the car should not be driven until it is repaired.

DVSA rules allow a free or reduced-fee retest in set cases and within set time limits, set out on GOV.UK. Ask about retest terms when you book.

Tyres, brakes, bulbs and wipers are the most common quick fixes: see tyres in Manchester and brake checks in Manchester.

MOT and service together in Gorton, Manchester

An MOT and a service are different jobs. An MOT is a legal roadworthiness test on the day.

A service replaces worn consumables, such as oil, to keep the car running well. A car service in Manchester and an MOT can be booked for the same visit; ask when you ring.

For a look at the car before the test, see vehicle health check in Manchester.

Signs your MOT is due or your car may fail

The MOT expiry date is within a month

You can test up to a month (minus a day) before expiry and keep the same renewal date. Check yours on the free GOV.UK MOT history service.

A warning light stays on

Engine management, ABS, airbag and power steering lights can cause a fail.

Worn tyres

Anything near 1.6mm needs replacing. See tyres in Manchester.

A brake pull, judder or spongy pedal

Book a brake check in Manchester first.

A blown bulb or a cracked windscreen

in the driver’s view. These are quick fixes that avoid a fail.

Knocks over bumps

Often a suspension link or drop link. See car repair in Manchester.

Exhaust smoke or a loud exhaust

Emissions and exhaust faults both fail the test.

Driving without a valid MOT can bring a fine of up to £1,000 (GOV.UK), and the car’s insurance may be affected.

Why drivers choose Hyde Road for an MOT in Gorton

One address for test and repair

If a car fails on a tyre, brake or bulb, the repair can be done at the same address.

Reviews you can check

4.4 on Google from 770+ reviews. Customers mention friendly staff and quick work.

Easy visit

Card and contactless payments, free Wi-Fi.

Open on Saturday

Monday to Friday 9:00 to 17:30 and Saturday 9:00 to 16:30. See MOT on a Saturday or Sunday in Gorton for the weekend details.

MOT testing for Gorton and east Manchester

Towns and districts

Gorton
Ardwick
Longsight
Levenshulme
Openshaw
Clayton

Postcodes

The MOT bay is on Hyde Road, the A57, in Gorton, Manchester M12 5FH. Searches for Gorton MOT stations often return garages in the M18 postcode; this one is in M12, on the stretch of Hyde Road that runs from Ardwick through Belle Vue and Gorton towards Denton. It is also in Manchester, not the town of Hyde (SK14).

Motorists in Ardwick and the Ardwick Green area, in Longsight near Longsight Market, in Levenshulme (M19), and in Openshaw and Clayton (M11) near the Etihad Campus can book a test at this address. The Manchester Royal Infirmary area (M13) is also served. Gorton Monastery is in the same district as the garage.

Other garages on Hyde Road are separate businesses with their own addresses. This one is Hyde Road Wheels & Tyres Ltd, company number 05506765, open Monday to Friday 9:00 to 17:30 and Saturday 9:00 to 16:30, and closed on Sunday.

MOT station details for Gorton, Manchester

Registered company	Hyde Road Wheels & Tyres Ltd (no. 05506765, registered 2005)
Address	270 Hyde Road, Gorton, Manchester M12 5FH
Telephone	0161 274 3125
Hours	Monday to Friday 9:00 to 17:30, Saturday 9:00 to 16:30, Sunday closed
Google rating	4.4 from 771 reviews (Google Maps, 13 October 2026)
Ownership	Family-owned since 1987, owned by Adam Mannion

Book your MOT in Gorton, Manchester

Call 0161 274 3125 with your registration and we will find you a time. Open Monday to Friday 9:00 to 17:30 and Saturday 9:00 to 16:30. Closed Sunday. See contact details and directions.