In 2024, there are 2,601,700 cars on the road in London, meaning each London MOT centre serves an average of 1,910.21 cars (517 more vehicles on average than the rest of Great Britain). This strain on resources is resulting in a significant backlog and has made it challenging for drivers to receive timely MOT services.
With MOT-authorised garages overburdened, drivers often have to travel far out of their borough to find an available slot for testing, highlighting the geographical disparities in service availability across the city.
London is experiencing 'MOT Deserts,' such as those in Westminster with an average of 12,500 cars per MOT centre, exacerbating the strain on available resources and leading to increased wait times and difficulty in accessing necessary services.
Garages are facing pressures due to the added challenge of sourcing vital parts for repairs, which can further delay the MOT process. Mechanics struggle to find common non-MOT related parts such as radiator hoses and steering shafts.
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