Faults:

Usual consumables plus servicing and belt changes. DPF light illuminated but a firm drive cleared it out. Clutch has been a bit juddery since I passed the infamous 100K mark, but no signs of failing. Air con useless, may just need a re-gas.

General Comments:

Metallic black 2012 Ford Mondeo Zetec. A much better looking and performing car than my previous 2007 Vauxhall Vectra.

2.0 TDCi has plenty of power and does a solid 50 mpg.

Nice interior, Zetec is a middle of the road spec, nice amount of equipment and comfy seats. Good visibility. Lots of space and quiet on motorway.

Steering is nicely weighted. Great to drive.

Standard alloy wheels (16 inch) look too small, upgrade to 17 or 18's and it looks much better.

Ford main dealer was useless, I had to use my local garage, but that is OK he is cheaper. Thankfully I have not had to visit too much though for servicing or repairs - the car has been economical and reliable, but watch out for expensive diesel issues common to all diesels (Dual mass flywheel, DPF, injectors, etc).

Overall a jack-of-all-trades kind of car. Lots to like and nothing to hate, the Mondeo is a car I will miss, perfect for family/executive use, I will never understand why people moved away from these cars to boring crossovers.

Faults:

Nothing out of the ordinary for the age and mileage. Brakes needed attention and the timing belt is due for replacement.

General Comments:

The Mondeo was supposed to be a "World" car and I think Ford got that right. The car is just good at everything.

Plenty of power and economy from the 2.0 TDCi.

Zetec is a middling spec, has all the electrics you would expect from this car.

Interior is very comfortable, seats are great.

The car drives unbelievably sharp, love the handling.

A better car than our other car in the family, a 2010 Seat Altea. The MPV's might have that bit more space and practicality, but a traditional family hatch/saloon car cannot be beaten as an all rounder. Shame a lot of cars like this are going out of production in favour of silly crossover MPV's and SUV's.

Faults:

Suspension and brakes have been the most expensive, but wear and tear at the mileage. Air con is not as good as it used to be, and the driver's seat is looking worn. I keep the car serviced on time. Cosmetically the car looks as good as new.

General Comments:

Never thought I would buy another Ford after a pretty poor experience with a 2005 Ford Ka as my first car which rusted away to nothing. This Mondeo however is light years away from that car - it is 10 years old and no signs of any rust or any major issues.

Mondeo is just such a fine all round car - spacious, comfortable, economical, no wonder they are a popular sight.

1.6 "EcoBoost" petrol is fairly rare considering most of these cars are diesel. The petrol engine's strengths are in refinement and smooth quiet running. Fast as well, a healthy 160 bhp, actually faster and more powerful than early 2.0 petrol cars! Does a solid 44 mpg as well, just as economical as my old Ka!

Zetec spec is mid range and has enough equipment for me, electric windows, air con, alloy wheels, etc.

Just a great car and I recommend it if you are after a good all round family car; and check out the petrol engines, they are not too bad on fuel and more reliable than the diesels I would say.