M53 Motors Limited

Reference number: 607601

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Appointed representative

This firm does not hold FCA authorisation of its own, and acts under a principal firm, which is legally responsible for its regulated business.

Responsible principal firm

Ingeni Services Group Limited Reference number: 747381 Authorised View firm →
What does this mean?
  • An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct.
  • M53 Motors Limited (FRN 607601) is an AR of Ingeni Services Group Limited (FRN 747381). When you use M53 Motors's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from M53 Motors, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances.
  • Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.

This company holds another FCA record

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Website, phone number and address

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In the full report: 3 background checks

  • When m53ford.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 0151 357 1221 is
  • Who else gives the postcode CH65 3BR
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Other names (1)

If you were contacted under any of these names, it is this firm.

  • M53 Ford Trading name

FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Ingeni Services Group Limited, the principal firm responsible for this firm's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
  • Complaints Ombudsman, free
    You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

FCA disciplinary action and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action.

The Financial Ombudsman Service only publishes complaint figures for firms with 30 or more new complaints in six months, so there are none here for this firm.

Companies House record

The company behind the firm: its status, age, registered office and directors.

Company number
01840005
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
10 August 1984 (42 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓
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)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Carol Patricia Mcphail Director Sep 1953 1 Feb 2006 3 other companies
Philip Vaill Director Feb 1965 1 Feb 2006 None
Mark Mcphail Director Jul 1975 13 Mar 2015 1 other company
Carole Marsden Director Nov 1962 9 Apr 2018 None
Thomas James Allan Mcphail Director Mar 1954 Not published 9 other companies
Carole Marsden Secretary Not published 1 Jul 2010 –

Other companies run by these 5 directors

A firm is run by people, and their other companies are their track record: what they built, what closed, and anything that failed. It is the check most people never think to make.

other companies
9
closed down
6
run together
4

In the full report: all 9 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 5 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • The 4 companies these 5 directors run together
  • All 9 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

M53 Motors’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (5) All events (15)

2025

14 November 2025

  • Thomas James Allan McPhail no longer has significant control
  • Tja Motors Limited took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

2016

6 April 2016

  • Thomas James Allan McPhail gained significant control

Companies House

2013

20 September 2013

  • Became an appointed representative

FCA register

1984

10 August 1984

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 15 events

  • All 15 events in its history (5 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 9
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Firms connected to M53 Motors

Other FCA-listed firms that share a director, phone number or address with M53 Motors. A link shows who the firm is tied to, not whether either can be trusted.

connected firm
1
share its postcode
1

In the full report: the connected firm, named

  • How it is linked: the same postcode (1)
  • Who links it to this firm: the named directors, with dates
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  • 9 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 15 events in its history
  • 1 connected firm, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is M53 Motors Limited FCA authorised?
M53 Motors Limited (FRN 607601) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does appointed representative mean for M53 Motors?
An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct. M53 Motors Limited (FRN 607601) is an AR of Ingeni Services Group Limited (FRN 747381). When you use M53 Motors's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from M53 Motors, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances. Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.
What is M53 Motors’ phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 0151 357 1221 and the website m53ford.co.uk for M53 Motors. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is M53 Motors a scam or clone?
M53 Motors is a genuine FCA-listed firm, and the FCA has published no warnings about fake versions of it. Scammers do copy real firms, though, so check that any contact details you were given match the ones on the register.
Is my money safe with M53 Motors?
Protection works through Ingeni Services Group Limited, the principal firm responsible for M53 Motors's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Who owns M53 Motors?
M53 Motors is owned by Tja Motors Limited, which holds 75–100% of shares and 75–100% of votes, since 14 November 2025. Before that, it was controlled by Thomas James Allan McPhail.
Who runs M53 Motors?
Companies House lists 5 directors of M53 Motors: Carol Patricia McPhail, Philip Vaill, Mark McPhail, Carole Marsden and Thomas James Allan McPhail.
How long has M53 Motors been in business?
The company was formed on 10 August 1984.
Does M53 Motors use any other names?
It trades as M53 Ford.

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