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McPherson (Elgin)

The McPherson (Elgin) driving test centre is located in McPherson, Scotland (IV30 1UU). Below are the official pass-rate statistics, historical trend, and how this centre compares against the UK average and its neighbours — all sourced from the DVSA quarterly statistical release.

Pass rate
68.6%
Total tests
1.5K
National rank
#35
of 152
1st-time pass
0%

How McPherson (Elgin) compares

McPherson (Elgin)
68.6%
UK national average
48%
Difference
+20.6 pp

McPherson (Elgin) performs well above the UK average. Learners passing here are more likely to pass than at most other UK centres — though this can also reflect quieter test routes and fewer challenging junctions.

Yearly trend

2016-17: 65.3%
2017-18: 68.9%
2018-19: 71%
2019-20: 67.4%
2020-21: 61.5%
2021-22: 66.9%
2022-23: 69.1%
2023-24: 81%
2016-172017-182018-192019-202020-212021-222022-232023-24

Pass rate breakdown

Male pass rate
70.4%
Female pass rate
79.8%
Zero faults
0%
of all tests
Test years on record
8

What learners should know about McPherson (Elgin)

  • Pass rates at McPherson (Elgin) run ahead of the UK average — but don't take that as licence to under-prepare. Centres with higher pass rates often still fail learners on the same fundamentals (observation, signalling, junctions).
  • The first-time pass rate of 0% is notably low — many candidates need a second attempt. Consider taking a mock test on the test routes before booking.
  • Always book your test through the official DVSA booking service (gov.uk). Be wary of third-party sites charging premium fees for the same booking.

Other test centres nearby

Elgin
4.2K tests · Rank #206
48.3%
Elgin
2.3K tests · Rank #109
71.7%
Elgin
1.1K tests · Rank #58
64.7%
Buckie
549 tests · Rank #82
55.7%
Grantown-On-Spey
343 tests · Rank #59
58%
Huntly
418 tests · Rank #25
61.7%

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass rate at McPherson (Elgin)?

The current overall pass rate at McPherson (Elgin) driving test centre is 68.6%, based on 1.5K tests. The first-time pass rate is 0%.

Is McPherson (Elgin) an easy or hard test centre?

McPherson (Elgin) is ranked #35 out of 152 UK hgv/lgv test centres by pass rate, which puts it in the top quarter of hgv/lgv pass rates nationally. The pass rate of 68.6% compares to a UK average of 48%.

How does McPherson (Elgin) compare to the UK average?

McPherson (Elgin)'s pass rate is 20.6 percentage points above the UK national average of 48%.

How many tests are taken at McPherson (Elgin)?

McPherson (Elgin) has recorded 1.5K tests in the available DVSA data, of which 1.0K passed and 471 failed.

Where can I see McPherson (Elgin) on a map?

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Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government License v3.0. Last refreshed 2026-04-28.