MOT test centre · Bath BA2
Allen Ford
Redbridge House, Lower Bristol Road, Bath, BA2 3EW
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Car ServicingTypically £220 · price guide, Oct 2026 · One to two hours for an interim serviceWhat it involves
About car servicing · Locufy UK price guide
Expect £120–£450 for a car service in the UK, with £220 a fair middle figure. An interim service on a small petrol hatchback is the cheapest; a full or major service on a diesel, SUV or premium model, especially at a main dealer or in London, is the dearest.
- Typical UK cost
- £120–£450 per service. Typically £220.
- From Motrio, Bumper, BookMyGarage, read 15 Oct 2026. Price guide
- Time in the workshop
- One to two hours for an interim service; three to four hours for a full or major service
Common reasons people book it
- Interim service
- Full annual service
- Major service
- Service and MOT together
- High-mileage service
- Hybrid service
Before you book, ask
- Check your handbook or app for whether an interim, full or major service is due at this mileage
- Ask the garage to use parts and oil that meet the car maker's specification to protect the warranty
- Check the service is recorded in the book or the online service history before you collect the car
- Note any noises, warning lights or leaks, so the garage looks at them during the service
Your MOT here
MOT prices
Garages may charge less than the maximum; this is the legal cap, not this garage's price.
66.32% Pass rate for the BA postcode area, 2024 — not this station
On the day
Before you go: a quick MOT check
- Nothing is legally required beyond the car itself.
- Your booking reference, if the garage gave you one.
- The garage checks your registration online, so you do not need your logbook (V5C).
A five-minute check in the driveway
- Lights: headlights, brake lights, indicators and number plate light all work.
- Tyres: at least 1.6 mm of tread, no cuts or bulges.
- Wipers and washer fluid: blades clear the screen and the bottle is topped up.
- Horn works.
- Mirrors are secure and not cracked.
- Number plates are clean, readable and secure.
- Dashboard warning lights are off.
- Seatbelts are all present, latch and retract.
- Fluid levels: oil, brake fluid and screen wash topped up.
- Bodywork: no sharp edges from damage or rust.
Questions about Allen Ford
MOT questions
What vehicles does Allen Ford in Bath test?
Class 4 vehicles: cars, light vans and goods vehicles up to 3,000kg, taxis, motor caravans, quads, and passenger vehicles with up to 12 seats.
Does Allen Ford test vans or motorcycles?
Yes, light vans up to 3,000kg are tested in class 4 at Allen Ford. No, motorcycles are not tested there, because this Bath station runs class 4 only.
How do I book a test at Allen Ford?
By phone, because this Bath station does not take online bookings; call the number listed for Allen Ford.
Where can I go if Allen Ford is fully booked?
Bath Auto Services Ltd is 0.3 km away, House Automobile Engineers Ltd is 0.6 km away, and the MOT station at Locksbrook Road is also 0.6 km away, all in Bath.
Which faults cause the most car failures in the BA postcode area?
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment lead at 14.1% of first tests, followed by suspension at 11.5% and brakes at 8.2%. These are class 4 figures for MOT stations across the BA postcode area, not for Allen Ford alone.
How often do class 4 vehicles pass first time in the BA area?
66.3% of class 4 first tests passed at MOT stations in the BA postcode area in 2024. This is an area-wide figure, so it does not measure Allen Ford on its own.
Address and hours
Find the garage
- Redbridge House, Lower Bristol Road, Bath, BA2 3EW
- Directions
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On the DVSA list of MOT test stations as Allen Ford, site 1ALE62.
Where to find Allen Ford
Across Great Britain
MOT pass rate and top failure reasons
National figures, not for this station · 2025 to 2026
72.5% national pass rate in 2025 to 2026
Source: DVSA, MOT testing data for Great Britain, tables DVSA/MOT/01 and DVSA/MOT/03 (classes 3 and 4, initial tests). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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