Retrofit · Existing Bays

Replacement MOT equipment

An existing MOT bay does not always need to be replaced in full when individual equipment reaches the end of its service life or needs upgrading. Liftmaster can assess the current bay and determine whether the lift, brake tester or other equipment can be replaced within the existing layout.

A free site survey is used to check the existing recesses, equipment positions and surrounding layout before replacement equipment is ordered. Where the proposed equipment is suitable, Liftmaster can remove the agreed old equipment, install and calibrate the replacement, and provide the information needed for the applicable DVSA process.

Best forExisting baysReplacing an old lift or brake tester
FitChecked by surveyExisting recesses and layout confirmed first
ApprovalClass IV ATLDVSA approved, calibrated on install
Replacement equipment

The refurbishment pair

The current refurbishment page focuses on two main replacement items for a Class IV ATL bay: the vehicle lift and the roller brake tester. Either can be assessed on its own, or both can be considered as part of the same refurbishment.

Replacement liftSpace LEF446MOT replacement four-post MOT bay lift
4-Post · Class IV ATL
Space LEF446MOT Replacement Lift
Ref LEF446MOT · Space
4,000kgCapacity
4,460mmPlatform
ATLApproval
Included
  • Drop-in fit for existing recesses
  • Integrated play detectors
  • Captive turn plates
  • Class IV ATL approved
Note replaces a like-for-like 4-post MOT lift with minimal building work
Replacement testerRoller brake tester supplied for MOT bay refurbishment
Roller · Class IV ATL
Replacement Roller Brake Tester Check & sign off
Ref to confirm from brochure
Class IVTest class
ATLApproval
Drive-overRoller bed
Included
  • Drop-in fit for existing recesses
  • Self-braking rollers
  • DVSA MTS connected
  • Class IV ATL approved
Awaiting exact model, ref and spec from the brochure (see REVIEW_FLAGS)

Replacing other equipment too? See the full MOT bay equipment range, or review the Class 4 and Class 7 bay options.

How it works

Survey and equipment replacement

Liftmaster surveys the existing bay and checks whether the proposed replacement equipment suits the current recesses and layout. Once the equipment and scope are agreed, the old equipment included in the job can be removed, the replacement installed and the required calibration completed.

The refurbishment should then be assessed against the MOT and DVSA requirements that apply to the altered bay before it returns to service.

Plan and support

Before and after replacement

Get a quote

Ready to refurbish your bay

Tell Liftmaster what equipment you are considering replacing. The team can assess the existing bay, confirm whether the proposed replacement can be accommodated and quote for the agreed removal, installation and calibration work. Finance options are available.

FAQs

Refurbishment questions

Can I upgrade an existing MOT bay?
Yes. Our replacement lift and brake tester are designed to fit most existing bays and recesses, so you can upgrade or replace old equipment with minimal building work and downtime.
Do I need to change my bay layout?
In most cases no. The replacement lift is built to drop into an existing recess. Our engineers confirm the fit on a free site survey before anything is ordered.
Do you remove the old equipment?
Yes. We can remove and dispose of the old lift and equipment as part of the installation, then calibrate the new equipment and handle the DVSA sign-off.