FORBES GARAGE
MOT Test Centre in Ross-Shire
Station Details
- Address
- The Garage, AULTBEA
- Postcode
- IV22 2JA
- Phone
- 0144 573 1200
- Vehicle Classes
- Class 1Class 2Class 3Class 4Class 5Class 7
What This Centre Tests
Class 1 — Motorcycles up to 200cc
Max £29.65Small motorcycles, mopeds, and scooters under 200cc engine capacity.
Class 2 — Motorcycles over 200cc
Max £29.65Motorcycles with engine capacity over 200cc, including sidecars.
Class 3 — Three-wheelers
Max £37.80Three-wheeled vehicles not exceeding 450kg unladen weight.
Class 4 — Cars & Light Vans
Max £54.85Cars, taxis, private hire vehicles, ambulances, motor caravans, and goods vehicles up to 3,000kg.
Class 5 — Large Passenger Vehicles
Max £54.85Passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats, including school buses and minibuses.
Class 7 — Commercial Vans
Max £58.60Goods vehicles between 3,000kg and 3,500kg design gross weight. Includes large vans like the Ford Transit.
Area Information
Area MOT pass rate: 80.0%
National average: 82.3% • 3 centres in Ross-Shire
County/District: Highland
💡 Before Your MOT at FORBES GARAGE
- Check all lights — blown bulbs are the #1 MOT failure
- Tyre tread must be at least 1.6mm (use the 20p coin test)
- Dashboard warning lights (engine, ABS, airbag) must not stay on
- Windscreen wipers must clear effectively and washer fluid must work
- Book in the morning — gives time for repairs + retest the same day