Faults:

Clutch, DPF, oil leak.

Electronics, and key fob issues / locking.

General Comments:

Performance and comfort levels of this large family / executive car from Ford are spot on for the money. Good looking car and very nice to drive.

Zetec model gets plenty of kit and the car is spacious.

2.0 TDCi can manage around 50 mpg with good overtaking ability. Fantastic motorway cruiser.

Sadly my car has been average in the reliability department. The car was looked after well and has low mileage for its age in my opinion. The clutch and DPF were very expensive to fix. Ford dealer was uninterested and I had to find a trusted independent who was still expensive. What's the point of diesel if the money you save on fuel goes on expensive repairs? I have heard even the petrol engines in this car are no good.

Also the car is good but no better than a Honda Accord, Toyota Avensis or Vauxhall Insignia. Even the Kia Optima can do the same for less.

So overall a pretty average car. They are way overpriced on the used market. I don't know if I would buy again.

Faults:

Engine a bit rough upon purchase - dealer did a re-gen on DPF, seems much better now.

Small oil leak, not serious.

Wheel bearings and front and rear shocks at last MOT.

Cambelt + water-pump changed.

Air con a bit stale.

General Comments:

2013 Mondeo in bright silver, top of the range model - great looking and economical car in this spec.

Engine is fast and does a regular 50 miles per gallon or more. Handles very nicely as well. Love driving this car more than I thought I would.

Seats are amazingly comfortable. Spacious interior.

A fantastic used car at the price, be aware of overpriced cars, but if you get a Mondeo that appears cared for at a nice price, you have one of the best used cars on the market.

Faults:

Timing belt and water pump changed, A/C stopped working, new shocks at front, brake disc and pads all round, exhaust centre section replaced, ABS sensors, etc.

General Comments:

A petrol Mondeo is comparatively rare considering most are diesel. This 1.6 turbo petrol is also less common than the 2.0 petrol. It's a decent engine, for its size it pulls this larger heavy car along the road just fine while doing a solid 40 mpg.

The car is good to drive, handling is nice. Looks good as well in midnight grey/blue.

Titanium model is near top of range, lots of electrics. Seats are great for long journeys.

Petrol Mondeos should be more popular.

Faults:

Nothing but the required services. If I am being really picky - the 12v socket can be a bit erratic sometimes, and the car's interior and exterior has a few marks, but it is 10 years old now!

General Comments:

This Mondeo is one of my favorite cars in all my many years of cars and driving. Why such a hum-drum family saloon/hatch you ask? Well if you combined all the averages of a typical car on the road in regards to capabilities and all round running costs and value for money, the Mondeo would be hard to beat.

Comparatively rare petrol engine - most of these cars are diesels. After hearing many horror stories and having been burned by some diesel cars in the past (expensive reliability issues) I opted for this rare 1.6 petrol "Eco-boost" engine when the car came up for sale locally a couple of years ago. Looking at the stats on paper, the engine seems to have enough power (nearly 160 bhp) and still manages a respectable combined 45 mpg. In reality I have calculated this accurately after some long drives (not just checking the trip computer) and have averaged a genuine 43 mpg, so not bad at all for petrol, and very close to the claimed average. I have found the engine powerful enough as well; actually has more punch than some early 2.0 petrol cars.

Zetec model is mid range, so that means window tints, good looking "Midnight Sky" grey metallic paint, nice alloy wheels, very comfy interior with all electrics. I just love this car, so nice to be in and drive. Gear change is smooth and the car handles very nicely on country roads. Being petrol it is also very quiet inside, and even outside you can hear the engine running but only when very close to the car. Keep up the oil changes (and any belt changes if applicable) to keep that silky smooth petrol engine quiet.

A larger car but easy enough to drive, visibility is good. To finish the car is hard to beat - cheap enough to buy and run, reliable, spacious, good to drive, good looking model (2007 - 2014 model) what more can I say, this Mondeo does it all. I am really trying hard to think of any negative points, but I cannot. I'm also no particular Ford fan (brand loyalty is a bit silly in my opinion, car manufacturers change through the years) but this car has surprised me, Ford definitely got this car right, and I have heard the Mondeo is going out of production soon - sad to hear. Guess I will just have to hold on to this car as long as possible.