Used Ford Mondeo Estate 2000 - 2007 review

What's the used Ford Mondeo like?

This Mondeo won't disappoint, whether you're into loading up the boot or loading up the suspension. The cargo space is long, wide and free from intrusions, and it's easy to lower the rear seats to extend the 540-litre boot capacity to 1700. The loading lip is a little high, but there are strips set into the floor to help you get stuff inside, and hooks to strap it down.

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Overview

It's a highly competent load carrier capable of entertaining keen drivers

Pros

• The Mondeo is spacious and great to drive

Cons

• It loses money fast early in life and refinement is average

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Thanks to the alert steering and well-controlled body movements, the handling is fluid, and the ride quality is supple, provided you avoid cars with the optional 17-inch wheels and low-profile tyres. Motorway journeys are quiet and painless, although the 1.8s can be noisy.

Inside, Ford has taken a VW Passat approach to fixtures, fittings and the layout of controls. A good driving position, excellent rear room (more headroom than the hatch or saloon versions), solid build quality and ample safety equipment complete its appeal.

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Which used Ford Mondeo should I buy?

There are more than 80 models out there, so making the right choice is tough. However, you can forget the 1.8-litre petrols straight away. The Mondeo estate is heavier than the hatch, and the 1.8 can struggle. It's also too noisy at motorway speeds.

The 2.5- and 3.0-litre V6s are enjoyable, until you fill up - which will be pretty regularly at the 27mpg you can expect. Instead, our favourite petrol is the 2.0-litre for its welcome blend of power and economy.

Our favourite overall, however, is the 128bhp 2.0 turbodiesel, which is perfect for day-to-day driving, with strong consistent response from low revs. We'd take it over the 2.0 petrol, or any of the other diesels, for that matter.

Of all the various trims, LX is the best to buy, with six airbags, air-con and electric front windows. But, if you do want a little more, Zetec adds alloy wheels and electric rear windows, Ghia throws in a CD changer and Ghia X extends the luxuries to climate control, leather seats and an electric sunroof.