MOT test centre · Ongar CM5
Jackson Engineering
High Street, Ongar, CM5 9AE
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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.
75.01% Pass rate for the CM 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 Jackson Engineering
MOT questions
What vehicles does Jackson Engineering in ONGAR test?
Cars, taxis, motor caravans, quads and passenger vehicles with up to 12 seats are tested here under class 4, alongside light vans and goods vehicles up to 3,000kg. Motorcycles are tested in classes 1 and 2.
Does Jackson Engineering on High Street, Ongar test vans and motorcycles?
Yes. Light vans and goods vehicles up to 3,000kg fall under class 4, while class 1 covers motorcycles up to 200cc and class 2 covers motorcycles over 200cc, with or without a sidecar.
How do I book a test at Jackson Engineering?
Bookings for this Ongar station are taken by phone, not online. Call the number listed for Jackson Engineering on High Street to arrange a class 4 or motorcycle test.
Where should I go if Jackson Engineering is fully booked?
The nearest alternatives are Ongar Bridge Motor Co Ltd at 0.8 km, The Garage Ongar Limited at 1.9 km and Paul Waters Motor Company Limited at 2.5 km.
What do cars tested in the CM postcode area most often fail on?
In 2024, 75.0% of class 4 first tests passed at MOT stations in the CM postcode area. The most common failure categories there were Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment at 9.9%, Tyres at 6.4% and Suspension at 6.3%, and these are area figures rather than figures for this station alone.
Address and hours
Find the garage
- High Street, Ongar, CM5 9AE
- Directions
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On the DVSA list of MOT test stations as Jackson Engineering, site 18946.
Where to find Jackson Engineering
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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