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Drive Holdings 2015 Limited

09460449

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
75 / 100

Some Concerns

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

Details

FREEMENS COMMON ROAD, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 7SL
Incorporated 26/02/2015

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

group

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 26/02/2026

Due 12/03/2027

On track

Industry

45111
Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles
45112
Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles
45200
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
45310
Wholesale trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories

Officers

Mr Stephen Thomas Bessex

director · Since 26/02/2015

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 69

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Richard Paul Manning

director · Since 26/02/2015

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 71

Also on 5 other boards

Hitesh Katechia

director · Since 06/07/2026

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 59

Hitesh Katechia

secretary · Since 06/07/2026

Former

Mr Stuart James Harrison

secretary · Resigned 31/03/2026

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Richard Paul Manning

Significant control

British · England · Age 71

Freemens Common Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 7SL

Notified 01/06/2016

Mr Stephen Thomas Bessex

Significant control

British · England · Age 69

Freemens Common Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 7SL

Notified 01/06/2016

CompanyRankvs 1077+ SIC 45111 peers
56

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees55th percentile among SIC peers · 8/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.62× · 6/20
Longevity12 years trading (max 15) · 12/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -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.

Employees8/15 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.

Longevity12/15 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's and parent company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2023

Net Worth

£25.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£0

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£37k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.1M

Current Liabilities

£1.8M

Fixed Assets

£23.7M

Debtors

£1.1M

Cost of Sales

£319.8M

Admin Expenses

£50.0M

Profit After Tax

-£43k

2avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£0
Dividends paid-£1.1M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£27.1M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£2.1M
Bank loans & overdrafts£10.1M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20230.62

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.