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- Xplore4X4 Ltd
Xplore4X4 Ltd
- Company number
- 12383541
- Incorporated
- 2 Jan 20206 years trading
- Registered office
- 185 Greasby Road, Greasby, Wirral, CH49 2PE
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles; Management consultancy activities other than financial management; Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.
Xplore4X4 Ltd is a 6-year-old private limited company registered in Wirral, company number 12383541, one of 36 motor trade companies in Wirral. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 October 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 31 January 2027 is due at HMRC on 31 January 2028.
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 £1,517 (-5.8%) on the year before, to £25K.
- Net assets rose in 3 of 5 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £35K against £10K owed within a year: 3.4 times cover.
- 1 employee on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 6 years, 2021 to 2026.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 2026 | £25K | £35K | £10K | 1 | |
| 31 Jan 2025 | £26K | £53K | £27K | 1 | |
| 31 Jan 2024 | £18K | £30K | £12K | 1 | |
| 31 Jan 2023 | £0 | £35K | £35K | 1 | |
| 31 Jan 2022 | -£16K | £15K | 1 | ||
| 31 Jan 2021 | -£15K | £14K | 1 |
Where Xplore4X4 Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Wirral (CH49), in the Wirral local authority area, North West. Show CH49 2PE on a map.
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What happens if Xplore4X4 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 October 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Nov 2027 to 30 Nov 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Dec 2027 to 31 Jan 2028 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Feb 2028 to 30 Apr 2028 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 May 2028 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Feb 2028 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Apr 2028 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 31 Jul 2028 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Jan 2029 | 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
- 12383541
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 2 January 2020 (6 years ago)
- Registered office
- 185 Greasby Road, Greasby, Wirral, CH49 2PE
- Nature of business
- Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
Management consultancy activities other than financial management (SIC 70229)
Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c. (SIC 74909) - Year end
- 31 January (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 January 2026
- Last confirmation statement
- 30 August 2026
Filing notes for motor trade companies
Motor trade companies hold vehicle stock, and how that stock is valued at the year end moves the profit directly. Some use the VAT margin scheme.
Similar companies in Wirral
Other active motor trade companies registered in Wirral.
- 3M Overseas Ltd2022
- Arrowe Park Motor Centre Ltd2020
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- C S Alloys (NW) Ltd2015
- Car Screen City Ltd2025
- Carnow Limited2017
- Dark Horse Moto Ltd2026
- DDC Auto Services Ltd2019
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Frequently asked questions
When are Xplore4X4 Ltd's accounts due?
Xplore4X4 Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 October 2027 (in 383 days), covering the period to 31 January 2027.
When is Xplore4X4 Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 January 2027 is due at HMRC by 31 January 2028, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 November 2027.
Is Xplore4X4 Ltd still trading?
Xplore4X4 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 Xplore4X4 Ltd do?
Xplore4X4 Ltd is registered under Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112); Management consultancy activities other than financial management (SIC 70229); Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c. (SIC 74909).
How old is Xplore4X4 Ltd?
Xplore4X4 Ltd was incorporated on 2 January 2020, 6 years ago.
What is the penalty if Xplore4X4 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 Xplore4X4 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.