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Fast Lane Motor Cars Limited

02968140

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

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

Details

125 LONGTON ROAD, STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 8BP
Incorporated 15/09/1994

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

45112
Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles

Officers

Mr Graham Mccarthy

secretary · Since 15/09/1994

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 65

Also on 9 other boards

Mr Graham Mccarthy

director · Since 15/09/1994

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 65

Also on 9 other boards

Jane Wendy Mccarthy

director · Since 29/09/1995

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 64

Also on 1 other board

Mr Mark Cartlidge

director · Since 25/03/2009

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 59

Mr George William Mccarthy

director · Since 16/09/2016

CAR DEALER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 33

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Graham William Mccarthy

50–75% shares

British · England · Age 65

125, Longton Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 8BP

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

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outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 54+ SIC 45112 peers
80

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 6.97× · 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 strength25/25 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.

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 30/09/2025

Net Worth

£4.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.4M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2.0M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.3M

Current Liabilities

£337k

Fixed Assets

£2.4M

Debtors

£25k

16avg. employees+2

Tax at Year End(2024)

Corp tax£75k
VAT£72k

Director Loans(2024)

Company owes directors£90k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£4.4M
Signed by Mr Graham McCarthy 22/12/2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied ProfitEst. Revenue
20256.97+£185k
20246.74+£201k£1.4M
20235.75+£55k£1.0M
20225.87+£255k£1.4M
20216.35+£210k£1.4M
20206.92+£165k£666k
201910.19+£30k£384k
20189.15£367k

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.