HONDA OF THE U.K. MANUFACTURING LIMITED
HONDA OF THE U.K. MANUFACTURING LIMITED is a private limited company registered in England and Wales under company number 01887872, incorporated on 19 February 1985. Companies House currently records its status as "Liquidation": members passed a special resolution to wind up the company on 13 July 2022, a declaration of solvency was filed, and a voluntary liquidator was appointed on 28 July 2022. The registered office moved the same day from Swindon, Wiltshire, to 1 More London Place, London SE1 2AF.
The company’s registered business activity (SIC 29100, "Manufacture of motor vehicles") reflects its historic role operating Honda’s car assembly plant in Swindon, which built Honda vehicles for 36 years before ceasing production on 30 July 2021, with the Civic as its final model. HONDA OF THE U.K. MANUFACTURING LIMITED entered a members’ voluntary liquidation in July 2022, roughly a year after the plant closed. Its last filed accounts cover the period to 31 March 2021, and both its accounts and confirmation statement (last dated 9 January 2022) are now shown as overdue, consistent with a company being wound down rather than trading. The most recent liquidators’ statement of receipts and payments was filed on 17 September 2026, covering the period to 12 July 2026, indicating the liquidation remains open as of that date.
No evidence was found of a separate stock-exchange listing for this entity.
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Shareholders
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Shareholders of HONDA OF THE U.K. MANUFACTURING LIMITED
HONDA OF THE U.K. MANUFACTURING LIMITED has two disclosed shareholders, both corporate. Honda Motor Europe Limited (UK company number 00857969) holds 578,340,000 ordinary GBP 1.00 shares, approximately 86.32% of issued share capital. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Japan) holds 91,660,000 ordinary GBP 1.00 shares directly, approximately 13.68%. Shareholder data was last verified 21 September 2026. Disclosure appears full for the two registered shareholders of record; no other share classes or holders are shown.
Ultimate beneficial ownership
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Japan) is registered in its own right as a person with significant control (PSC) of HONDA OF THE U.K. MANUFACTURING LIMITED (notified 6 April 2016; ownership of shares and voting rights of 75% or more), reflecting its direct 13.68% holding combined with indirect control through Honda Motor Europe Limited. Honda Motor Europe Limited is separately registered as a PSC of the company (notified 6 April 2016; 75% or more of shares and voting rights, plus the right to appoint or remove directors), based on its direct 86.32% shareholding. Companies House filings further confirm that Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is the sole PSC of Honda Motor Europe Limited (also notified 6 April 2016; 75% or more of shares and voting rights), making Honda Motor Co., Ltd. the ultimate beneficial owner of the group’s interest in this entity. This is reported as a calculated effective-control position based on the disclosed PSC chain, not a single filed percentage.
Data availability
Shareholder and PSC information for this UK company is publicly available via Companies House and appears full as of September 2026.
Sources
- Companies House, HONDA OF THE U.K. MANUFACTURING LIMITED, persons with significant control register, find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/01887872/persons-with-significant-control, retrieved 22 September 2026.
- Companies House, Honda Motor Europe Limited, persons with significant control register, find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/00857969/persons-with-significant-control, retrieved 22 September 2026.
| Shareholder | Type | Holding | Source Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| HONDA MOTOR EUROPE LTD | 86.3% | Companies House | |
| HONDA MOTOR COMPANY LTD | 13.7% | Companies House |
Officers
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Directors and officers of HONDA OF THE U.K. MANUFACTURING LIMITED
Companies House records 25 officer appointments in total for this company, of which 24 have resigned or been terminated. Only one officer is currently shown as active: Ian Howells, Company Secretary, appointed 17 April 2009, nationality British, with a correspondence address at 1 More London Place, London SE1 2AF. No active director is currently listed on the register. The most recent director changes occurred around the company’s entry into liquidation: Takayuki Yamato and Katsuhisa Okuda were both recorded as terminated as directors on 29 July 2022, immediately after the voluntary liquidator was appointed on 28 July 2022; Takayuki Yamato had himself been appointed director on 2 March 2022, the same date Jun Nishimoto’s directorship was terminated. Under a members’ voluntary liquidation, conduct of the company’s affairs passes to the appointed liquidator rather than the former board, consistent with the absence of active directors on the current register. This reflects the live Companies House officers register rather than any older cached filing.
Recent officer changes
- Termination of Katsuhisa Okuda as director, effective 29 July 2022 (Companies House filing history).
- Termination of Takayuki Yamato as director, effective 29 July 2022 (Companies House filing history).
- Appointment of Takayuki Yamato as director and termination of Jun Nishimoto as director, both effective 2 March 2022 (Companies House filing history).
Data availability
Officer information for this UK company is publicly available via Companies House and appears current. Occupation and country of residence are not published on this jurisdiction’s officer register; nationality is disclosed only for the current secretary.
Sources
- Companies House, HONDA OF THE U.K. MANUFACTURING LIMITED, officers, find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/01887872/officers, retrieved 22 September 2026.
- Companies House, HONDA OF THE U.K. MANUFACTURING LIMITED, filing history, find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/01887872/filing-history, retrieved 22 September 2026.
Group Structure
Group structure of HONDA OF THE U.K. MANUFACTURING LIMITED
HONDA OF THE U.K. MANUFACTURING LIMITED is part of the Honda corporate group rather than an independent company. Its two direct shareholders are Honda Motor Europe Limited (UK, company number 00857969, approximately 86.32%) and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Japan, approximately 13.68%). Companies House PSC filings confirm Honda Motor Co., Ltd. as the ultimate parent: it is the sole registered person with significant control of Honda Motor Europe Limited, and is also separately registered as a PSC of HONDA OF THE U.K. MANUFACTURING LIMITED itself. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (ticker 7267). No verified subsidiaries of HONDA OF THE U.K. MANUFACTURING LIMITED were identified. Information reflects Companies House PSC and shareholder filings as of September 2026.
Verified corporate relationships
| Entity | Country | Registration number | Relationship | Ownership | Status | Information date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Motor Europe Limited | United Kingdom | 00857969 | Immediate parent | 86.32% (shares) | Active | 21 Sep 2026 (shares); 6 Apr 2016 (PSC notified) |
| Honda Motor Co., Ltd. | Japan | 0104-01-027577 | Direct shareholder and ultimate parent (TSE: 7267) | 13.68% direct; 75%+ per PSC filing | Active | 21 Sep 2026 (shares); 6 Apr 2016 (PSC notified) |
Recent structural changes
- Members’ voluntary liquidation commenced: special resolution to wind up passed 13 July 2022; voluntary liquidator appointed 28 July 2022, following the July 2021 closure of the Swindon vehicle-assembly plant this entity had operated.
Data availability
Corporate-linkage information for this UK company is publicly available via Companies House and appears full for direct shareholders and PSC entries; no data on lower-tier subsidiaries was located.
Sources
- Companies House, HONDA OF THE U.K. MANUFACTURING LIMITED, persons with significant control register, retrieved 22 September 2026.
- Companies House, Honda Motor Europe Limited, persons with significant control register, retrieved 22 September 2026.
- Companies House, HONDA OF THE U.K. MANUFACTURING LIMITED, filing history, retrieved 22 September 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does HONDA OF THE U.K. MANUFACTURING LIMITED do?
Private limited company (SIC 29100, manufacture of motor vehicles); formerly operated Honda's Swindon car plant, which closed July 2021. Entered members' voluntary liquidation July 2022 and is no longer trading.
Who owns HONDA OF THE U.K. MANUFACTURING LIMITED?
Honda Motor Europe Limited (UK) holds approximately 86.32%; Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Japan) holds approximately 13.68% directly.
Who is HONDA OF THE U.K. MANUFACTURING LIMITED's UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Owner)?
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Japan), registered as PSC directly and via its 100% control of Honda Motor Europe Limited.
What is HONDA OF THE U.K. MANUFACTURING LIMITED's company registration number?
HONDA OF THE U.K. MANUFACTURING LIMITED's registration number is 01887872, filed with Companies House in United Kingdom. Its current status on the register is active.
Is HONDA OF THE U.K. MANUFACTURING LIMITED still an active company?
HONDA OF THE U.K. MANUFACTURING LIMITED's status on Companies House is listed as active.
When was HONDA OF THE U.K. MANUFACTURING LIMITED incorporated?
HONDA OF THE U.K. MANUFACTURING LIMITED was incorporated on 19 February 1985, according to Companies House.
What is HONDA OF THE U.K. MANUFACTURING LIMITED's registered address?
The registered address on file for HONDA OF THE U.K. MANUFACTURING LIMITED is United Kingdom.
What legal structure is HONDA OF THE U.K. MANUFACTURING LIMITED registered as?
HONDA OF THE U.K. MANUFACTURING LIMITED is registered as a Private limited company (Ltd.) in United Kingdom.
Is HONDA OF THE U.K. MANUFACTURING LIMITED listed on a stock exchange?
Not separately listed; ultimate parent Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE: 7267).
Who are the officers/directors of HONDA OF THE U.K. MANUFACTURING LIMITED?
No active directors currently on the register; sole active officer is Company Secretary Ian Howells (appointed 2009). Prior directors' appointments ended around the July 2022 liquidation.
Does HONDA OF THE U.K. MANUFACTURING LIMITED have a parent company or subsidiaries?
Part of the Honda group; immediate parent Honda Motor Europe Limited (UK), ultimate parent Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Japan).
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