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Auto Express (Transport) Ltd

04779653

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

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

Details

45 CONSETT ROAD, GATESHEAD, NE11 0AN
Incorporated 29/05/2003

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

49410
Freight transport by road

Officers

Mr Michael Leslie Hall

director · Since 04/06/2003

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 49

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Michael Leslie Hall

75–100% shares

British · England · Age 49

45 Consett Road, Gateshead, NE11 0AN

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED

Created 18/05/2005Registered 25/05/2005

CompanyRankvs 15387+ SIC 49410 peers
50

Financial strength79th percentile among SIC peers · 20/25
Employees26th percentile among SIC peers · 4/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.88× · 6/20
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 strength20/25 pts

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

Employees4/15 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 31/07/2025

Net Worth

£23k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£2k

Working capital

Current Assets

£20k

Current Liabilities

£22k

Fixed Assets

£27k

1avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£25k
Signed by Mr M Hall 24th March 2026Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.88+£16k
20240.46—
20230.49—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.