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D. A. France Motor Services Limited

04491992

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
90 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk

No risk factors detected.

Details

LAUND GARAGE STONEY LANE, LANCASTER, LA2 0JY
Incorporated 23/07/2002

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

45200
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles

Officers

Dorothy Mary Kelsall

secretary · Since 23/07/2002

BRITISH

David Andrew France

director · Since 23/07/2002

MOTOR ENGINEER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 56

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Rosemary Jane France

director · Since 15/02/2012

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 53

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

D&R Holdings (2018) Limited

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

Laund Garage, Stoney Lane, Lancaster, LA2 0JY

Reg: 11656732 · Companies House Register · Private Limited Company

Notified 17/09/2019

Former PSCs

David Andrew France

Ceased 17/09/2019

Mrs Rosemary Jane France

Ceased 17/09/2019

CompanyRankvs 1130+ SIC 45200 peers
86

Financial strength89th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees90th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.44× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength22/25 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.

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

£188k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£150k

Working capital

Current Assets

£254k

Current Liabilities

£104k

Fixed Assets

£42k

8avg. employees+1

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£192k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.44+£64k
20241.83-£82k
20231.69-£61k
20223.22-£27k
20212.35

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.