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- 1ST Choice Mots (Rustington) Ltd.
1ST Choice Mots (Rustington) Ltd.
- Company number
- 05794248
- Incorporated
- 25 Apr 200620 years trading
- Registered office
- Unit 13 Brookside Business Park, Brookside Avenue, Rustington, West Sussex, BN16 3LP
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
1ST Choice Mots (Rustington) Ltd. is a 20-year-old private limited company registered in Rustington, company number 05794248, one of the UK's vehicle repair garages. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 January 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 30 April 2026 is due at HMRC on 30 April 2027.
Key dates
Worked out from the year end and filing history on the Companies House register.
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Finances
From each year's balance sheet filed at Companies House. Small companies do not have to publish turnover or profit, so these are balance sheet figures.
- Net assets down £37K (-55.6%) on the year before, to £30K.
- Net assets rose in 5 of 8 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £73K against £136K owed within a year: 0.5 times cover.
- 7 employees on average, up from 6 the year before.
- Balance sheets on record for 9 years, 2017 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2025 | £30K | £24K | £73K | £136K | 7 |
| 30 Apr 2024 | £67K | £58K | £109K | 6 | |
| 30 Apr 2023 | £7,861 | £31K | £71K | 6 | |
| 30 Apr 2022 | £22K | £27K | £77K | 4 | |
| 30 Apr 2021 | £267K | £70K | £53K | 3 | |
| 30 Apr 2020 | £211K | £36K | £81K | 4 | |
| 30 Apr 2019 | £186K | £42K | £86K | ||
| 30 Apr 2018 | £151K | £44K | £70K | ||
| 30 Apr 2017 | £109K | £37K | £92K |
Where 1ST Choice Mots (Rustington) Ltd. is registered
The registered office is in Rustington (BN16), in the Arun local authority area, South East. Show BN16 3LP on a map.
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What happens if 1ST Choice Mots (Rustington) Ltd. files late
Companies House charges an automatic penalty the day after the deadline, and it rises the longer the accounts are late. These are the dates for this company's accounts due on 31 January 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Feb 2027 to 28 Feb 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Mar 2027 to 30 Apr 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 May 2027 to 31 Jul 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Aug 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 May 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Jul 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Oct 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 30 Apr 2028 | another 10% of any unpaid tax |
For returns filed on or after 1 April 2026. Late three times in a row and the £200 penalties become £1,000 each.
Company details
As held on the Companies House register.
- Company number
- 05794248
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 25 April 2006 (20 years ago)
- Registered office
- Unit 13 Brookside Business Park, Brookside Avenue, Rustington, West Sussex, BN16 3LP
- Nature of business
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
- Year end
- 30 April (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Unaudited abridged
- Last accounts made up to
- 30 April 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 2 October 2025
- Charges (mortgages)
- 1 outstanding of 3 registered
- Previous names
- MJ Vehicle Services Ltd (until 4 Oct 2021)
Filing notes for vehicle repair garages
Garages hold parts stock and often own diagnostic equipment and ramps, which qualify for capital allowances.
Similar companies in Rustington
Other active vehicle repair garages registered in Rustington.
- Autopics Limited2007
- MGH Autos Ltd2020
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Frequently asked questions
When are 1ST Choice Mots (Rustington) Ltd.'s accounts due?
1ST Choice Mots (Rustington) Ltd.'s next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 January 2027 (in 110 days), covering the period to 30 April 2026.
When is 1ST Choice Mots (Rustington) Ltd.'s CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 30 April 2026 is due at HMRC by 30 April 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 February 2027.
Is 1ST Choice Mots (Rustington) Ltd. still trading?
1ST Choice Mots (Rustington) Ltd. is listed as active on the Companies House register as of 1 Oct 2026. Active means it has not been dissolved or entered insolvency; it does not show whether it is currently taking on work.
What does 1ST Choice Mots (Rustington) Ltd. do?
1ST Choice Mots (Rustington) Ltd. is registered under Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200).
How old is 1ST Choice Mots (Rustington) Ltd.?
1ST Choice Mots (Rustington) Ltd. was incorporated on 25 April 2006, 20 years ago.
What is the penalty if 1ST Choice Mots (Rustington) Ltd. files its accounts late?
Companies House charges £150 if the accounts are up to 1 month late, £375 up to 3 months, £750 up to 6 months and £1,500 after that, doubled if the previous year's accounts were also late. HMRC charges £200 for a CT600 filed a day late and another £200 at 3 months.
Official records
View 1ST Choice Mots (Rustington) Ltd. on Companies House for filed documents, officers and the full history.
Based on the Companies House register (snapshot 1 Oct 2026). Deadlines are worked out from the register and assume a standard accounting period; a change of year end or a short period moves them. This page is general information, not tax or accountancy advice.