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Mars-Jones Limited

00479303

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
66 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

3 DOOLITTLE YARD FROGHALL ROAD, BEDFORD, MK45 2NW
Incorporated 09/03/1950

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

small

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 29/11/2025

Due 13/12/2026

On track

Industry

49410
Freight transport by road

Officers

Mr Christopher John Flynn

director · Since 18/12/2020

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Mrs Mary Jeanette Gates

director · Since 23/10/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 71

Also on 1 other board

Mr Peter William Gates

director · Since 23/10/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 75

Also on 1 other board

Mr Christopher Lynch

director · Since 23/10/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Also on 4 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mercury Holdings (Manchester) Ltd

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

Unit 4, Glendale Business Park, Sandycroft, CH5 2QP

Reg: 12957555 · England · Limited Company

Notified 18/12/2020

Former PSCs

Mr Philip Henry Mars Jones

Ceased 18/12/2020

Charges2 outstanding

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outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 335690+ SIC 49410 peers
41

Financial strength0th percentile among SIC peers · 0/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.6× · 6/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength0/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees15/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity6/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity15/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

-£466k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£74

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£977k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.5M

Current Liabilities

£2.5M

Fixed Assets

£1.2M

Debtors

£1.5M

55avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2020)

Corp tax£73k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£232k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.60+£0
20250.60-£1.4M
20241.23-£405k
20231.46+£108k
20221.51-£177k
20211.75+£169k
20202.02+£162k
20190.90+£4k
20181.01

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.