Spread the cost of a Class 4 or Class 7 roller brake tester from £8,000 to £25,000 with flexible finance options. HP, lease, or refinance
Yes, brake testers are financed as a standard asset purchase, usually on hire purchase or a lease, with the machine itself acting as the security. UK prices typically run £8,000 to £25,000, and most deals are written over 12–60 months with a deposit of around 10–20%. Decisions typically take 24–48 hours. Used machines are financeable too, usually with a shorter term.
Typical Cost
£8k – £25k
Approval Speed
24–48 hours
Subject to separate DVSA approval
Rates From
5.3% APR
Your estimate
Indicative only. Not a quote and not an offer of finance.
Pre-filled with a typical brake tester price. Indicative only, not a quote.
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On a purchase price of £13,000: a 10% deposit of £1,300, then 48 monthly payments of £274 at 5.9% APR representative (fixed). Total amount payable £14,452, including the deposit. The rate you are offered depends on your business and the asset.
Guide prices for sizing a finance agreement, not quotes. Manufacturers in this market mostly price on application, so where a current UK list price could not be confirmed the row describes a specification class rather than naming a model. Your supplier quote is what the agreement is written against.
| Machine or specification | Guide price | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Class 4 Roller Brake Tester (Cars & Light Commercials) | £8,000 – £13,000 | Class 4 Brake Tester |
| Class 7 Roller Brake Tester (Commercial Vehicles) | £16,000 – £25,000 | Class 7 Brake Tester |
| Combined Plate Brake Tester | £9,000 – £14,000 | Plate Brake Tester |
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A roller brake tester is moveable plant and machinery, including the pit or floor-mounted frame it runs in, and generally qualifies for Annual Investment Allowance, letting the cost be deducted from taxable profits in the year of purchase. HP agreements let you claim capital allowances directly; lease payments are deducted as a running cost instead. Any pit construction or floor reinforcement needed to install it is treated separately, as it becomes part of the property.
Equipment used for MOT brake testing must appear on the DVSA's published list of approved testing equipment for its class, which is a procurement and approval matter set by the regulator rather than a finance consideration, but it directly determines which specific products a test centre can buy and finance. Bradbury and Boston are among the established UK suppliers of roller brake testers for MOT-class use. Class 4 testers cover cars and light commercials, while Class 7 testers handle larger commercial vehicles and are correspondingly more expensive. Replacement is generally driven by the periodic recalibration a tester needs to remain on the approved list, and the secondhand market is limited by the need for a verifiable calibration history.
Some specialist lenders consider businesses with imperfect credit histories. You may need a larger deposit or personal guarantee, but options may be available. Fundably may use a soft credit check for matching, which does not affect your credit score. A hard check may happen if you choose to proceed with a lender.
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