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Motest U.K. Limited

03567586

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
65 / 100

Some Concerns

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

Details

UNIT B CENTRAL ESTATE, HAMPSHIRE, GU11 1SZ
Incorporated 20/05/1998

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

45200
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles

Officers

Mrs Annette Mary Ball

secretary · Since 20/05/1998

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 75

Also on 19 other boards

Mrs Annette Mary Ball

director · Since 20/05/1998

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 75

Also on 19 other boards

Mr John Henry Ball

director · Since 20/05/1998

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 79

Also on 12 other boards

Mr Christopher James Marsland

director · Since 01/02/2021

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 43

Also on 9 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Motest Holdings Limited

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

Unit B Central Estate, Albert Road, Aldershot, GU11 1SZ

Reg: 14435690 · Companies House · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 12/08/2025

Former PSCs

John Henry Ball

Ceased 12/08/2025

Charges5 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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outstanding

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charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 19/10/1998Registered 28/10/1998Satisfied 26/05/2022
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 19/10/1998Registered 27/10/1998
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 22/06/1998Registered 09/07/1998
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 19/06/1998Registered 01/07/1998

CompanyRankvs 6376+ SIC 45200 peers
66

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.93× · 6/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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72
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.

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 30/06/2024

Net Worth

£1.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£430k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£53k

Working capital

Current Assets

£700k

Current Liabilities

£753k

Fixed Assets

£1.6M

Debtors

£238k

Profit After Tax

£228k

67avg. employees+10

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£38k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£74k
Assets less current liabilities£1.5M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2023.0.135

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.93+£81k
20230.74+£43k
20220.71+£57k
20210.29+£706k
20200.27+£53k
20190.29—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.