Faults:

Reverse light switch failed, front suspension ball joints and shocks, rear exhaust, etc.

Paint slightly faded.

General Comments:

Last of the older shape Mondeo on an X reg, I loved this car.

Great to drive, Zetec model with the 2.0 engine performed well and did 38 mpg.

Looked great in dark blue. Alloys stood out.

Seats were nice, visibility was good. Fun to drive.

A fine car I wish I never sold - was still going strong even at 13 years old and higher mileage.

Faults:

Absolutely nothing beyond normal wear and tear expected over my 8 year ownership putting average mileage on it - brake pads and discs, exhaust, springs, oil and belt changes.

Cosmetically I thought it was a little weak - the car was a magnet for stone chips, paint seemed thin and not great quality. Interior plastics could also have been better quality in my opinion, the mk1 and mk2 were honestly more solid feeling cars than this mk3 Mondeo.

General Comments:

This was my first introduction to the 'new' mk3 Mondeo. Having owned a couple of mk1 and mk2 Mondeo's and been impressed by their reliability and low running costs, the mk3 was an obvious next choice for me.

Very late year 2000 registered Y registered car, this must have been one of the first built. I bought used in 2002 and got a good deal. Impressed enough to keep it for 8 years, this was overall a good car.

Ghia model is near top of range, electric everything as standard. A bit plasticy, but the interior was a nice place to be, comfortable seats and great driving position. Looking back the interior is kinda dated, but was cutting edge at the time.

2.0 engine was fast enough, economy was poor however. 32 mpg at best. Had it been a manual the mpg would have been closer to 40. But, it was a decent autobox and gave a relaxing drive.

On the outside I think it is a good looking car, particularly if you pick the right colour and wheels. This was about that time in the UK where everyone wanted a silver car for some reason. Mines was black with fairly unique Ghia wheels and looked great, most you saw about were the 1.8 LX's in silver, or even lower specced cars with wheel trims, not the car's best look.

Overall I think Ford played it safe with this one and built on the reputation of the earlier cars, whilst trying not to be too "futuristic" as some manufacturers were at the turn of the millennium. Will always have good memories of the early 2000's when I see these cars about.

Faults:

Misfire - HT leads replaced.

Locks a bit temperamental.

Air con was useless, never worked during my ownership. But it was 10 years old at this point, probably needed a re-gas.

Cosmetic rust, acceptable at age and mileage.

Normal wear and tear - brakes, suspension, servicing, battery, etc.

General Comments:

Loved this Mondeo. Last of the MK2 shape. One of the most reliable cars I ever had. Despite warnings from friends not to touch Fords, it gave me nothing beyond the normal wear and tear, and some minor faults expected as the age and miles rose, it never let me down.

2.0 GLX model is nothing special, but much better to drive and be in than a base 1.6 model. Engine was fast and economical (for its time) and the car was well equipped with the usual electronics. Very spacious. I liked driving it, smooth and quiet.

Sold back in 2018 at 18 years old with 150K on it still going strong.