Faults:

Clutch.

Oil sump.

Air con won't work.

Door sill rust.

General Comments:

Black Mondeo Zetec, sharp looking car.

Bought a few years ago as a cheap run about. The car has served that purpose well, despite a couple of expensive bills, but at the age and mileage you have to expect some things like that.

It's a fantastic car to drive. Not that economical however with only about 32 mpg on average, but it is a great performing and smooth engine. And this simple old 2.0 engine is easily more reliable than the diesels and later "ecoboost" petrols.

Lots of space inside. Comfortable and well equipped. Boot is huge.

Hard to say much more. If you just want a traditional family car these Mondeos are still worth a look. Be careful buying used at this age and mileage - plenty of rough cars out there now. Go for a low mileage cared for car and you should be OK.

Faults:

Injectiors clogged, expensive to replace x2 at £500 each!

Clutch noisy, probably on its way out, will be expensive.

Door sill rust.

Air con dead.

General Comments:

A diesel engine typical of the era, full of expensive faults even if you look after it, this was a full history car and I continued to look after it and drive carefully, but it still broke down with expensive faults. The 1.8 TDCi is one to avoid, not very economical for diesel either, nor is it a fast car by any means.

Took it to Ford who didn't even want to know; in the end I found a local independent mechanic to help me out, but he obviously couldn't get around the ridiculous part costs.

Edge model rather basic, go for a Zetec or above.

On the plus side this Mondeo is good to look at and drive. Very comfortable. Try a petrol or later diesel 2.0 TDCi (heard they are better); avoid this basic diesel model if you can.

Faults:

Exhaust, brake pads, driveshaft, A/C weak, rattle from suspension, light rust on door sill, usual age and mileage related stuff.

General Comments:

The Mondeo has always been a good all round car; this one I bought used back in 2019 has done me well. Titanium model has all electrics and is the one to go for. Mine is a weird metallic brown color - looks nice though and looks more grey than brown in most lights.

2.0 petrol engine, yes petrol not diesel. It performs well and is reliable if you look after it with oil and belt changes, but do not expect much more than 34 mpg though. But I would say it is a better choice than the more common diesels, which although more economical, they do have their issues.

The car gives a comfortable ride, very smooth. Interior is spacious, seats are perfect. The car drives incredibly well.

A great used buy, avoid tatty high mileage cars, go for a looked after low mileage example and you will enjoy it!