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Scimitar Motor Services Ltd

04109779

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Confirmation statement overdue
Health Score
68 / 100

Some Concerns

20/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Confirmation statement overdue (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

Kempston Service Station 47 High Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7BT
Incorporated 17/11/2000

Previously known as

Scimitar Motor Services Plc · until 28/02/2018
Scimitar Care Homes Plc · until 25/05/2006

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

micro entity

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 17/11/2024

Due 01/12/2025

Overdue

Industry

45200
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
45320
Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories
47300
Retail sale of automotive fuel in specialised stores

Officers

Mrs Vijayalakshmi Maruthan

director · Since 07/05/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Colin David Kelly

secretary · Since 20/08/2025

Vijayalakshmi Maruthan

director · Since 07/05/2024

British · England · Age 54

Colin David Kelly

secretary · Since 20/08/2025

Former

Rm Company Services Limited

corporate director · Resigned 17/11/2000

Rm Registrars Limited

corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 17/11/2000

Rm Nominees Limited

corporate nominee director · Resigned 17/11/2000

Valerie Irene Gerrard

secretary · Resigned 01/11/2007

Jason Robert Ball

director · Resigned 26/04/2012

Valerie Irene Gerrard

director · Resigned 16/03/2018

Emma Annette Sargeant

secretary · Resigned 16/03/2018

Mark Ian Sargeant

director · Resigned 16/03/2018

Luke Matthew Sargeant

director · Resigned 16/03/2018

Stephen Michael Sargeant

director · Resigned 16/03/2018

Martyn Paul Gerrard

director · Resigned 09/08/2018

Paul David Sargeant

director · Resigned 07/05/2024

Valerie Irene Gerrard

director · Resigned 07/05/2024

Mark Sargeant

director · Resigned 07/05/2024

Stephen Sargeant

director · Resigned 07/05/2024

Persons with Significant Control

Sachan Gb Ltd

75–100% votes
Appoint directors

47, High Street, Bedford, MK42 7BT

Reg: 09916683 · Registrar Of Companies, Companies House · Private Limited Company

Notified 07/05/2024

Former PSCs

Mr Martyn Paul Gerrard

Ceased 09/08/2018

Mr Paul David Sargeant

Ceased 07/05/2024

Mrs Valerie Irene Gerrard

Ceased 07/05/2024

Mrs Vijayalakshmi Maruthan

Ceased 07/05/2024

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 26/07/2024Registered 30/07/2024

Change History

statusactive
2026-07-11

Active

typeltd
2026-07-11

Private Limited Company

address line1Kempston Service Station 47 High Street
2026-07-11

KEMPSTON SERVICE STATION 47 HIGH STREET

post townBedford
2026-07-11

BEDFORD

CompanyRankvs 5429+ SIC 45200 peers
64

Financial strength90th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees72th percentile among SIC peers · 11/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.92× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceOne filing overdue · 5/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength23/25 pts

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

Employees11/15 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 compliance5/15 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

£196k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£188k

Working capital

Current Assets

£253k

Current Liabilities

£65k

Fixed Assets

£8k

4avg. employees-17

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£196k
Prepared with Sage Accounts Production Advanced 2023 - FRS102_2023

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20253.92-£964k
20242.30+£26k
20232.04

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.