Company Overview
Zf Automotive Uk Limited is listed at the official companies registry as Active Private Limited Company. The company was incorporated on Friday 04 March 1966, so this is a well established company. Zf Automotive Uk Limited has been in business for 60 years. The accounts status is full and the accounts are next due on Wednesday 30 September 2026.
Registered Address

The Hub Central Boulevard, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 8BG
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Companies House Data
Company NameZF AUTOMOTIVE UK LIMITED
Company Number00872948
Registered Office AddressThe Hub Central Boulevard
 Shirley
 B90 8BG
Company CategoryPrivate Limited Company
Company StatusActive
Country of OriginUnited Kingdom
Incorporation Date04/03/1966
Accounting Reference Date Day31
Accounting Reference Date Month12
Accounts Next Due Date30/09/2026
Accounts Last Made Up Date31/12/2024
Accounts Account CategoryFULL
Returns Next Due Date26/12/2016
Returns Last Made Up Date28/11/2015
Previous Company NameChanged Date
TRW LIMITED27 Feb 2020
Directors & Members
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Stephen Batterbee - Director
(British, 59 years old, born March 1967)
Appointed 01 January 2015
 Active
Arjan Birk - Director
(British, 59 years old, born September 1967)
Appointed 04 April 2022
 Active
Jacob Morris - Director
(British, 48 years old, born May 1978)
Appointed 01 January 2026
 Active
Secretaries
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Stephen Batterbee
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LUCAS INVESTMENTS LIMITED
LUCAS LIMITED
LUCAS SUPPORT SERVICES LIMITED
LUCASVARITY
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TRW LUCASVARITY ELECTRIC STEERING LIMITED
TRW RECEIVABLE FINANCE (UK) LTD
TRW STEERING SYSTEMS LIMITED
TRW SYSTEMS LIMITED
TRW U.K. LIMITED
ZF AUTOMOTIVE HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED
ZF CHASSIS MODULES (SOLIHULL) LIMITED
ZF INTERNATIONAL UK LIMITED
ZF LEMFORDER UK LIMITED
ZF PENSION SPONSOR UK LIMITED
ZF UK PENSIONS TRUST LIMITED
Arjan Birk
DANA UK AXLE LIMITED
DANA UK DRIVESHAFT LIMITED
LUCASVARITY
ZF AUTOMOTIVE HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED
ZF INTERNATIONAL UK LIMITED
ZF PENSION SPONSOR UK LIMITED
Jacob Morris
GIRLING LIMITED
JOSEPH LUCAS LIMITED
LUCASVARITY
TRW STEERING SYSTEMS LIMITED
TRW U.K. LIMITED
ZF INTERNATIONAL UK LIMITED
Balance Sheet Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2015 31-Dec-2014
Balance Sheet
Fixed Assets 591,159,000 591,159,000 556,743,000
Current Assets 122,701,000 122,701,000 120,528,000
Creditors Due Within One Year 136,827,000 136,827,000 157,331,000
Working Cap -14,126,000 -14,126,000 -36,803,000
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 577,033,000 577,033,000 519,940,000
Long-term Liabilities 48,533,000 48,533,000 35,920,000
Net Assets 528,500,000 528,500,000 484,020,000
Share Capital & Reserves
Share Cap 125,001,000 125,001,000 125,001,000
Profit & Loss Reserves 23,373,000 23,373,000 -19,819,000
Other Reserves 380,126,000 380,126,000 378,838,000
Shareholders Funds 528,500,000 528,500,000 484,020,000
Common Size Financial Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2015 31-Dec-2014
Tangible Fixed Assets - - -
Fixed Assets 82.8% 82.8% 82.2%
Stocks Inventory 2.6% 2.6% 2.0%
Debtors 5.2% 5.2% 5.3%
Cash Bank In Hand 0.0% 0.0% 1.1%
Current Assets 17.2% 17.2% 17.8%
Creditors Due Within One Year 19.2% 19.2% 23.2%
Net Current Assets Liabilities -2.0% -2.0% -5.4%
Creditors Due After One Year 6.8% 6.8% 5.3%
Accruals Deferred Income - - -
Provisions For Liabilities Charges - - -
Net Assets Liabilities Including Pension Asset Liability 74.0% 74.0% 71.5%
Called Up Share Capital 17.5% 17.5% 18.5%
Share Capital Allotted Called Up Paid 17.5% 17.5% 18.5%
Profit Loss Account Reserve 3.3% 3.3% -2.9%
Shareholder Funds 74.0% 74.0% 71.5%
Capital Employed - - -
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 80.8% 80.8% 76.8%
Financial Ratio Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2015 31-Dec-2014
Liquidity Ratio 0.9 0.9 0.8
Solvency Ratio 3.9 3.9 3.5
Reserves to Assets 0.0 0.0 0.0
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Mortgages Charges 11
Mortgages Outstanding 0
Mortgages Part Satisfied 0
Mortgages Satisfied 11
Assets and Debt Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Dec-2024 31-Dec-2015 31-Dec-2014
Assets 713,860,000 713,860,000 677,271,000
Debt 185,360,000 185,360,000 193,251,000
Net Assets/Debt 528,500,000 528,500,000 484,020,000

The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.

As at the balance sheet date short term liquid assets were less than current debt. We would normally view this in the context of other profitability and solvency indicators. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves appeared positive. We would normally view a company positively for this. The balance sheet indicates the substantial net assets of a large company. For the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet the level of net assets suggests a comfortable level of cover for total debts and obligations.

Unlock full report  The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.As at the balance sheet date short term liquid assets were less than current debt. We would normally view this in the context of other profitability and solvency indicators. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves appeared positive. We would normally view a company positively for this. The balance sheet indicates the substantial net assets of a large company. For the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet the level of net assets suggests a comfortable level of cover for total debts and obligations.   The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.As at the balance sheet date short term liquid assets were less than current debt. We would normally view this in the context of other profitability and solvency indicators. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves appeared positive. We would normally view a company positively for this. The balance sheet indicates the substantial net assets of a large company. For the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet the level of net assets suggests a comfortable level of cover for total debts and obligations.

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Public Record Information Unlock full report
Exact Court Judgements
Period of Months Last 12m 13-24m 25-36m 37-48m 49-60m 61-72m
Number of Exact CCJS X Y Y X X Y
Value of Exact CCJS YXY YK S S X KX
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Date Sector Notified Amount Terms
XK-SXY XKXYXK SXSKXYXK £X,000 XS XYSKS
SK-SYY SKXYXKYKKY KSXX KKXXYXS £YY,000 YS XYSKS SK YXXSXS
YK-SXY XKXYXYYK SXSXYXK £SX,000 XS XYSKS
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Total Invoices Paid Before
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Company Valuation Analysis Unlock full report

Going Concern Valuation

The going concern valuations value the company on the basis that it continues to trade without the threat of liquidation for the foreseeable future. These valuations are primarily profit and cashflow based.

Valuations Valuation Measures
Estimated High Value £XSI,000 Retained Profit £YX,000
Estimated Mid Value £YY,000 EBIT £SY,000
Estimated Low Value £X,000 EBITDA £SSX,000

Liquidation Valuation

The liquidaton valuation values the company as if it were to cease trading and assets were subject to rapid disposal to cover liabilities. This valuation is primarily asset based.

Valuations Valuation Measures
Estimated High Value £XY,000 Total Assets £XIX,000
Estimated Mid Value £Y,000 Net Assets £YX,000
Estimated Low Value £S,000 Tangible Equity £SX,000

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First Report Score: (0-10) X
Financial Status Guide:
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9 Strong
8 Very Good
7 Good
6 Above Average
5 Average
4 Below Average
3 Poor
2 Weak
1 Very Weak
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Risk Score (1-100) X
Risk Band Description XXMXMXMX SISX
Risk Assessment Meeting of Creditors
Credit Rating XSKX
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Z Score X
Risk Band XY
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Z Score Bands

1 Low Risk 3.00 and above
2 Caution 2.63 - 2.99
3 Risk of Failure within 2 years 1.24 - 2.62
4 High Probability Failure Below 1.24
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Document Filings
Appointment of Mr Jacob Zachary Morris as a director on 1 January 2026
Termination of appointment of Bal Panaser as a director on 31 December 2025
Confirmation statement made on 13 November 2025 with no updates
Change of details for Zf International Uk Limited as a person with significant control on 29 April 2025
Confirmation statement made on 16 November 2024 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 16 November 2023 with updates
Compulsory strike-off action has been suspended
Compulsory strike-off action has been discontinued
First Gazette notice for compulsory strike-off
Confirmation statement made on 9 December 2022 with no updates
Appointment of Mr Bal Panaser as a director on 26 October 2022
Termination of appointment of Peter Ross Lakie as a director on 14 October 2022
Appointment of Mr Arjan Singh Birk as a director on 4 April 2022
Termination of appointment of Alastair Malcolm Mcqueen as a director on 14 April 2022
Confirmation statement made on 9 December 2021 with no updates
Appointment of Mr Peter Ross Lakie as a director on 23 November 2021
Termination of appointment of Julia Anne Braithwaite as a director on 30 October 2021
Audit exemption statement of guarantee by parent company for period ending 31/12/20
Change of details for Zf International Uk Limited as a person with significant control on 1 October 2021
Change of details for Zf International Uk Limited as a person with significant control on 1 October 2021
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