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Platts Motor Company Limited

00550585

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

. West Street, Marlow, SL7 2NJ
Incorporated 11/06/1955

Previously known as

Platts Of Marlow Limited · until 20/11/2001
R.J.E.Platt Limited · until 04/02/1987

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 14/06/2026

Due 28/06/2027

On track

Industry

45111
Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles
45112
Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles
45200
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles

Officers

Mrs Joanna Susan Brookes

director · Since 27/06/1992

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Mrs Joanne Susan Brookes

director · Since 27/06/1992

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Alison Elizabeth Hardiman Platt

director · Since 27/06/1992

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Mr Bevan James Platt

director · Since 27/06/1992

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 92

Also on 1 other board

Mr Timothy James Platt

director · Since 27/06/1992

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 66

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Timothy James Platt

secretary · Since 28/06/2009

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 66

Also on 5 other boards

Bevan James Platt

director

British · England · Age 92

Joanna Susan Brookes

director

British · England · Age 63

Alison Elizabeth Hardiman Platt

director

British · England · Age 60

Timothy James Platt

director

British · United Kingdom · Age 66

Timothy James Platt

secretary · Since 28/06/2009

British

Former

Nicholas Derek Pink

director · Resigned 30/09/1991

Timothy James Platt

secretary · Resigned 31/05/2002

Michael Alaster Bryce

secretary · Resigned 14/02/2003

Audrey Platt

director · Resigned 17/06/2003

Pauline Mary Wilding

director · Resigned 01/09/2007

Timothy James Platt

secretary · Resigned 24/04/2009

Robert Clements

secretary · Resigned 28/06/2009

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Bevan James Platt

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 92

The Tall House, 29a West Street, Marlow, SL7 2LS

Notified 22/02/2022

Former PSCs

Mr Bevan James Platt

Ceased 22/02/2022

Mr Timothy James Platt

Ceased 22/02/2022

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 09/12/2010Registered 17/12/2010

Change History

officer appointedPLATT, Timothy James
2026-08-15
officer appointedBROOKES, Joanna Susan
2026-08-15
officer appointedHARDIMAN PLATT, Alison Elizabeth
2026-08-15
officer appointedPLATT, Bevan James
2026-08-15
officer appointedPLATT, Timothy James
2026-08-15
statusactive
2026-08-15

Active

typeltd
2026-08-15

Private Limited Company

address line1. West Street
2026-08-15

. WEST STREET

post townMarlow
2026-08-15

MARLOW

CompanyRankvs 17+ SIC 45111 peers
78

Financial strength96th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees90th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.49× · 20/20
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 strength24/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 pts

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

Liquidity20/20 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 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£5.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.4M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.9M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.6M

Current Liabilities

£749k

Fixed Assets

£4.1M

Debtors

£190k

25avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£10k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£6.0M
Prepared with Sage Accounts Production 24.0 - FRS102_2024

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20253.49+£56k
20244.02+£170k
20233.65

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.