CarVerify

Free Car Check

AK03 VGV

2003 Ford Fusion

Grey Diesel 1399cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,362 mi
Last recorded132,362 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 VGV
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 132,362 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by exhaust mount (7.1.2)

Front advise diesel injector seals leaking

Front battery clamp missing

Front both front hub assemblys corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded bend in engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2018 132,362 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by exhaust mount (7.1.2)

Front advise diesel injector seals leaking

Front battery clamp missing

Front both front hub assemblys corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded bend in engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2017 131,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit snow tyre almost worn out made 05 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 131,518 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty not working (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit snow tyre almost worn out made 05 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 127,456 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% dull (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 127,452 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% dull (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 May 2014

ends of rear axle tube corroded inside

front brake caliper mounting braket bolts corroded

front brake discs corroded

o/s headlight lens opaque

Fail 7 May 2014

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

ends of rear axle tube corroded inside

front brake caliper mounting braket bolts corroded

front brake discs corroded

o/s headlight lens opaque

Pass 1 May 2013 113,154 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear shock covers lose

Fail 30 Apr 2013 113,154 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear shock covers lose

Pass 3 May 2012 107,097 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front injector/exhaust leak ??

Pass 3 May 2011 96,276 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s wiper splitting,n/s side light dim

Fail 3 May 2011 96,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s wiper splitting,n/s side light dim

Pass 4 May 2010 85,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2009 75,139 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 75,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front wiper blades split

light corrosion on n/s/r brake pipe

n/s/r tyre only 2mm

rear silencer in very poor condition & slight blow

Fail 13 Mar 2009 73,839 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 73,839 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 63,833 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 58,368 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 56,141 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 45,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?

Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
4,982
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
109,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,160
Stop lamp not working 30,760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,170
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,008
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 12,933
Full Ford Fusion reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AK03 VGV is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fusion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK03 VGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fusion typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK03 VGV?

You can check the full history of AK03 VGV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AK03 VGV registered?

AK03 VGV is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AK03 VGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 VGV shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK03 VGV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AK03 VGV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.