MOT New Tester (Class 4 and 7)
Develop Your Skills in MOT Testing
Our Level 2 MOT tester training is designed for people working in motor vehicle maintenance or the automotive industry who want to move into vehicle testing. It builds your motor skills and mechanical knowledge so you can carry out MOT tests correctly and professionally on Class 4 and 7 vehicles.
Using a mix of practical training and classroom-based sessions, this automotive training course makes learning clear and easy to follow. Assessments are based on real MOT testing tasks, giving you a strong foundation for work in a MOT test centre or MOT station.
By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to take the next step towards gaining your MOT tester licence which involves completing an MOT demonstration test which you can organise through the gov.uk website
- Gain a recognised MOT qualification with IMI approved training
- Develop key motor skills and mechanical knowledge
- Prepare for work in a MOT test centre or MOT station
- Build confidence in vehicle testing
- Create a clear route into further IMI training and accreditation
Get in touch - we're available Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm.
New Whitehills automotive industry training facility
This course is delivered at our dedicated industry training facility located at Whitehills Business Park. The Park is conveniently situated at the end of the M55 with a Travel Lodge nearby offering affordable accommodation for delegates who require it.
Entry Requirements
To become an MOT tester, you must have:
- A current and full UK driving licence in the class of vehicles they wish to test
- A current Level 3 qualification in motor vehicle maintenance for the category you wish to test in
- Four years’ experience working on the class of vehicles you wish to test
- No ‘unspent’ convictions for criminal offences connected with the MOT testing scheme or the motor trade, or involving acts of violence or intimidation
Next course dates
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22 Jun 2026
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1 Week
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£800
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29 Jun 2026
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1 Week
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£800
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07 Sep 2026
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1 Week
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£840
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28 Sep 2026
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1 Week
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£840
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26 Oct 2026
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1 Week
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£840
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16 Nov 2026
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1 Week
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£840
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07 Dec 2026
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1 Week
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£840
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04 Jan 2027
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1 Week
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£840
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25 Jan 2027
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1 Week
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£840
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15 Feb 2027
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1 Week
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£840
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Your Next Steps as a Qualified MOT Tester
Career Progression & Prospects
Completing this MOT tester course opens the door to a long-term career in MOT testing and the wider automotive industry.
Once qualified, you can work towards becoming a nominated MOT tester and continue to build your skills through IMI training and the MOT annual assessment, which is required to keep your tester status.
Next steps at B&FC
After completing this course, you may wish to progress to the Level 3 MOT Test Centre Manager course.
This next step supports progression into an MOT manager's role. You will learn how to:
- Manage legal and compliance requirements of a MOT test centre
- Handle customer service issues professionally
- Develop, supervise and support MOT testing staff
- Understand test centre quality systems and audits
This progression route is ideal for vehicle technicians who want more responsibility or plan to run or manage a MOT station in the future.
Key Course Information
Qualification obtained
Technical Specialist in MOT Testing (Classes 4 and 7) (Award)Fees and funding
This is a commercial course, the fees for which are displayed above and must be paid at the time of booking.
Extra costs and equipment
You should bring footwear suitable for an automotive practical workshop environment. All other equipment/resources you require for this course are provided by B&FC at no extra cost.
Regulation and Accreditation
Awarding Body: IMI
Terms and conditions
Read our full terms and conditions for more information.
What You'll Learn
This intensive MOT tester course will develop your skills around the MOT testing routine to help you become a nominated tester for classes 4 and 7.
You will learn about:
- The MOT test
- Pre-test checks
- Working safely within a vehicle test centre
- Working relationships
- Professional development
How You'll Learn
The course is taught through a combination of practical sessions held in a simulated test centre and theory-based study delivered in a classroom. Designed to ensure you carry out MOT testing to the highest standards and thereby maintain the safety of vehicles on the UK road network, the training is also structured in a way to help you pass both your written and practical assessments.
Expert tutors
Our tutors are IMI-approved trainers and experienced automotive professionals with years of industry knowledge. They bring real workshop experience to every session and will guide you through both the practical and theory parts of any course and/or assessment.
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How You'll Be Assessed
This course is assessed via a multiple-choice question test and a practical assessment. If you complete this successfully you will be awarded a Level 2 MOT testing certificate. The certificate then enables you to book a driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) MOT Demonstration Test which is a practical MOT on a vehicle under the scrutiny of a DVSA assessor. This is the final step in your journey to becoming an MOT tester and gaining your MOT qualification.