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Platts Motor Company Limited

00550585

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
73 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

. WEST STREET, MARLOW, SL7 2NJ
Incorporated 11/06/1955

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 14/06/2025

Due 28/06/2026

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 Joanne Susan Brookes

director · Since 27/06/1992

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

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 91

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

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Bevan James Platt

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 91

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
satisfied

HYUNDAI CAPITAL UK LIMITED

Created 04/11/2013Registered 22/11/2013Satisfied 20/03/2019
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 01/02/2011Registered 02/02/2011Satisfied 06/04/2019
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 09/12/2010Registered 17/12/2010
charge
satisfied

BARNETT WADDINGHAM TRUSTEES LIMITED & BEVEN JAMES PLATT

Created 17/11/2010Registered 03/12/2010Satisfied 20/04/2019
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 18/11/2010Registered 03/12/2010Satisfied 07/01/2012
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 10/06/2010Registered 11/06/2010Satisfied 06/04/2019
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 01/06/2009Registered 22/06/2009Satisfied 20/04/2019
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 16/06/2009Registered 20/06/2009Satisfied 20/04/2019
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 16/06/2009Registered 20/06/2009Satisfied 20/04/2019
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 16/06/2009Registered 20/06/2009Satisfied 04/07/2018
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 16/06/2009Registered 20/06/2009Satisfied 06/04/2019
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 09/05/2006Registered 10/05/2006Satisfied 06/04/2019
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 09/05/2006Registered 10/05/2006Satisfied 21/02/2019
charge
satisfied

FCE BANK PLC

Created 11/03/2005Registered 15/03/2005Satisfied 25/05/2011
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 29/10/2002Registered 15/11/2002Satisfied 07/01/2012
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 27/04/2001Registered 03/05/2001Satisfied 07/01/2012
charge
satisfied

HYUNDAI CAR FINANCE LIMITED

Created 15/06/2000Registered 16/06/2000Satisfied 12/04/2012
charge
satisfied

FCE BANK PLC

Created 05/08/1998Registered 06/08/1998Satisfied 09/04/2005
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 25/06/1998Registered 13/07/1998Satisfied 07/01/2012
charge
satisfied

FORD CREDIT EUROPE PLC

Created 03/09/1997Registered 05/09/1997Satisfied 22/11/1997
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 19/06/1997Registered 01/07/1997Satisfied 03/05/2019
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 23/06/1997Registered 25/06/1997Satisfied 27/03/2019
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 23/06/1997Registered 25/06/1997Satisfied 20/04/2019
charge
satisfied

FORD CREDIT PLC

Created 12/11/1992Registered 14/11/1992Satisfied 02/10/1997
charge
satisfied

FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY LIMITED.

Created 07/10/1987Registered 13/10/1987Satisfied 02/09/2003
charge
satisfied

FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY LIMITED

Created 07/10/1987Registered 13/10/1987Satisfied 02/10/1997

CompanyRankvs 43+ SIC 45111 peers
77

Financial strength96th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees89th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.02× · 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.

Employees13/15 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£5.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.1M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.8M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.4M

Current Liabilities

£605k

Fixed Assets

£4.1M

Debtors

£159k

25avg. employees-5

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£29k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£5.9M
Prepared with Sage Accounts Production 24.0 - FRS102_2024

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20244.02+£170k
20233.65+£174k
20223.48+£232k
20212.81+£178k
20202.79—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.