M53 Motors Limited

Reference number: 654536

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Same company

This company holds another FCA record

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Identity

Check their details

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Also trades as
  • GroupM53
  • M53 Ford

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
01840005
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
10 August 1984 (42 years old)
Registered office
Rossmore, Road East, Ellesmere Port, Merseyside, CH65 3BR
Nature of business
  • Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45111)
  • Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)
  • Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (SIC 45200)
  • Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories (SIC 45320)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Carol Patricia Mcphail Director Sep 1953 1 Feb 2006
Philip Vaill Director Feb 1965 1 Feb 2006
Mark Mcphail Director Jul 1975 13 Mar 2015
Carole Marsden Director Nov 1962 9 Apr 2018
Thomas James Allan Mcphail Director Mar 1954 Not published
Carole Marsden Secretary Not published 1 Jul 2010

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Lend or arrange credit No FSCS cover
    Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.
Show FCA detail (3 permissions)
  • Credit Broking
  • Debt Adjusting
  • Debt-counselling

Complaints: You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Track record

FCA actions and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action, and no complaints recorded with the Ombudsman.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is M53 Motors Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, M53 Motors Limited (FRN 654536) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with M53 Motors?
Protection depends on which product you hold and how M53 Motors handles your money, so check the specific product before you commit. You can also refer complaints about M53 Motors to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is M53 Motors a scam or clone?
M53 Motors is a genuine FCA-listed firm. However, scammers sometimes clone authorised firms. Always check that the contact details you were given match those on the FCA register before sending money or sharing information.
What is M53 Motors's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
M53 Motors's FRN is 654536. You can verify it on the FCA register.