I BOUGHT A HIGH MILEAGE FORD MONDEO

Hi guys in this video we look at the Mondeo Mk4 2.0 Petrol that I have purchased for £375, now its done over 200,00 miles so what's it like and can any profit been got out of this car or is it fit for the knackers yard
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[@oliverhoschi6135]

I have a MK4 Mondeo from 2009, Diesel, Automatic, 2.0. 150.000 Miles on it and still going strong. Bought it with 80.000miles and no issues since. Absolutely wonderful car with huge space. And the Mondeo was the first car that i can drive 10 hours straight without back pain or other issues. The seats are absolutely wonderful. Would buy an Mondeo MK4 again with lower mileage for sure. Best car so far, and i had a lot of cars.

[@Vanadeo]

I'm saving for a mk4 estate.. Had a few mk3s, my brother has had a mk4 and said they're the most reliable out of them, 2L diesel that is.. I wouldn't touch the 1.8.

[@Logical_spock]

VW PD140 2lt tdi great engine bkd engine code

[@sheffielduk3428]

Ths 1.8tdci is veey reliable!!! But there is that thouht in back of your mind about wet belt in engine thats costs about 1k to change haha​@@Vanadeo

[@Vanadeo]

@@sheffielduk3428 Well 6 moths later and I didn't end up with an estate but saloon for £650.. It needed loads doing to it but I'm oreyt with working on cars, so did clutch and flywheel, timing belt+ water pump, gutted DPF etc.. Been solid car so far..

[@sheffielduk3428]

@@Vanadeo 2.0 tdci engine?

[@andrewdrabble8939]

My Dad's 62 plate Mondeo has over 200,000 miles on it (it had around 170,000 on it when he bought it) and it still pulls and drives brilliantly. Mind you it does have a Peugeot engine under the bonnet and as it was an ex medical car hence the high mileage, it'll have been maintained

[@carukchannel]

Yes we see 300k mondeo diesels in our workshop in for mot with that very engine in, they can rack the miles up

[@andrewdrabble8939]

@@carukchannel Mmm my Dad's is a diesel too. Won't drive a petrol

[@dabriga7]

Congrats bro! I also purchased mine last months but the latest paid in cash. While watching this video I feel very proud of who I am and what I've accomplished. I'm glad I made a wise financial choice that changed me. But I think is kinda for racing 😅

[@carukchannel]

Great 👍

[@andreblechynden4578]

Congrats you definitely need a load of money to own a car rn, you did it!

[@peteranderson5714]

Congratulations! I'm motivated, and I'm also saving up to buy my dream car, so this means a lot to me right now. Would you mind sharing some advice on how to increase my income?

[@dabriga7]

@@carukchannel thanks man wish the same

[@dabriga7]

@@peteranderson5714 Here are some tips that helped me. 1. Plan towards it 2. Be frugal and minimal on spending (don't buywhy you don't need ) 3. Save money towards retirement (Roth IRA/401k) 4. Build an emergency fund 5. Save to invest, this is the most important because it's a proven way to get richer. Very important to financial success.

[@BeautifulFreak-qf6go]

The Duaratec HE block under the bonnet is a modified Mazda engine - both the 1.8 and 2.0 are (I think the 2.0 has a DMF and the 1.8 a single mass) . That's why they're so reliable, especially for a petrol engine, the build quality. I had a Focus 1.8 and now have a Mondeo 2.0 to replace that as someone wrote it off for me. Both good, solid units just sadly needs to be worked a bit more in the Mondeo due to the weight, but the superior handling and ride quality make up for it - what you lose in acceleration you make up for in how planted it is when thrown into the bends so the weight is a double-edged sword. That knocking sound, the hesitance upon starting is something both of them have done *very* occasionally, I think it's just a quirk of that design. When watching the video I thought, it's only really a concern if it repeatedly does that, but usually it clears given a few seconds and/or a little gas (especially useful in the winter). As long as you're not pulling away when it's doing that you won't kill the car. Had my Focus for about 6 years so I'm sure of that. 😂

[@2760ade]

Those Duratec HE engines if serviced regularly will easily do 250,000 miles! Glad you didn't scrap it, it's a nice motor in my opinion!

[@pataleno]

That's what I have on mine 120k reckon a lot more miles in her. unfortunately she's off for scrap I want to cry..

[@Andy77337]

That’s good to hear I’ve got a 2.0 Titanium Focus with the city pack, on the same engine 197000 miles so far bought 6years, ago best £2500 spent on a car, it’s got a swirl flap tho as I wanted to future proof it as best possible a few years ago, but I always thought the 2.0 would last better with the mileage I enjoy driving

[@265justy]

That's why they are based on the Mazda L Series engine as used in the Mazda 6.

[@benzobrimzs]

@@265justy true 👍

[@ovic.]

have mondeo,2.0 petrol (107kw) with 380 000 km , 0 problems! love it!

[@carukchannel]

Hope you enjoy this one guys, Let me know your thoughts on this one 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@richishere82]

Just bought a 2012 Mondeo titanium X sport 2,2 diesel. Only 36k on the clock . Love it so far

[@MisterHughie]

I am pretty sure this car was first owned by the Ford Motor Company, it would have been run for 6 months as a management car and then sold via the Ford Direct system to franchise dealers. FMC being the first owner also explains the unusual 2.0 petrol engine, as they wanted to get this particular engine sold in greater numbers at the time.

[@battfinkz]

The 2.3 and 2.5 would be more rare than the 2.0, all were available though for most years of the preface

[@2760ade]

2.0 litre petrol isn't rare. I've got one!!

[@BeautifulFreak-qf6go]

Pretty sure the 2.0 petrol was just an "as standard" thing in the base (Edge) and Zetec models, but could be wrong. I'm amazed they could supply it with a 1.6 petrol - based on having to work the 2.0 at high revs to get it to pick up, I imagine a 1.6 would work only for the most leisurely of drivers who don't mind waiting ages at roundabouts. Old people, basically 😂

[@BeautifulFreak-qf6go]

​@@battfinkzThe Titanium X is a sleeper Fast Ford if you get the 2.5L petrol Volvo derived engine (same as found in the Mk2 ST and RS Focus). Absolute blast when coupled with the comfort and handling of the Mondeo, just a little slower off the line due to the weight. Kind of a fun ride for the "Dad wanting to show up young boy racers in their cheap hatchbacks" crowd or a travelling executive on a budget.

[@battfinkz]

@BeautifulFreak-qf6go not quite the same engine bud but yeah, still pretty quick. Different turbo, ecu, and some other areas and a nightmare to increase power but the same block, but still quick even as standard. Mates one sounds awesome

[@toadattoadhall]

I had a diesel Mondeo like this that we ran as a fleet vehicle to 200,000 miles. We sold it through the auctions and it was bought by a taxi company. They still had the car 18 months later; a brilliant car. It was always serviced on the button and spent most of its time warm!

[@carukchannel]

seen alot of diesel mondeos over 200k theu can rack up the miles

[@shannonwittman950]

All the time I was watching this video, I kept thinking to myself if it was a Honda or Toyota I'd grab it and just take care of it. Tend to the issues that arose over the years, no long road trips.

[@phil_law]

Thanks for this Lee. Love the fact you do warts and all videos with the cars you get. A lot of car for the money and getting £475 was a fair price. Any lower and I would have been tempted to see if I could swap the wheels for some that are in worse condition with less tread and getting shot of it. Keeping the wheels you took off as spares since they looked half decent and half decent tread on them - despite being budget but potentially come in handy if you get another part-ex in that needed tyres. Keep up the the great content fella!

[@carukchannel]

Thanks phil, yes to be fair with them wheels and tyres on it they must be worth £300 with four good tyres then could of scrapped the car for £350 🤔🤔🤔🤔 Did not think of that. Never mind at least someone can enjoy and hopefully get a few more years out of it all being well

[@LordInter]

those headlights looked mint which is rare too 😂

[@maljohn6584]

My HART GOES OUT TO YOU AS A MONDAO LOVER HAVE HAD MK 2 MK3 MK4 AND JUST SOLD MY MK4 AFTER 6 YEARS OF TROUBLE FREE MOTORING AND TOWING A CARVAN 2ND OWNER FROM NEW JUST DONE A 125,OOO MONDAO GIHA 2.L PETROL. IN MINT CONDITION JUST PASSED MOT AT 16 YEARS OLD WITH OUT A ADVISORY. AND IV REPLACED IN WITH A 19 PLATE 5TH GENERATION MK5. BRILLIANT CARS BUT ITS HOW THAY ARE TREATED. INJOYED YOUR VIDEO 👍 BUT THIS ONE MAKES ME SHUDER MY FREND . I WISH YOU THE BEST .

[@carukchannel]

Thanks for watching Mal

[@davidellis279]

Mondeo we’re famous for high mileages,the petrols we’re good but the diesel was outstanding if oil service’s and filters were carried out,I’ve seen diesels do over 400,000 miles when used for taxis,those engines have rarely been cold which proves the fact that it’s cold starts and short journeys that ruin engines,until the engine is at running temperature the oil really doesn’t protect as well as it should,engines that run continually always do mega miles before needing any major engine repairs if the oil is changed regularly.

[@NightShooter87]

I'm not a Ford person, but I love Mondeo's, it would do for someone who is looking for a runabout for a short time and in a bit of style.

[@carukchannel]

Yes I suspect that's what will happen to it speaking to the guy I sold it too, thanks for watching night shooter

[@martynsayle3010]

Another class and honest video, great to watch yet again! Keep em coming Lee 👍

[@LordInter]

no more mondeos in the uk from March, Ford are stopping selling them

[@gethad8720]

@carukchannel those 2.0 hesitation starting is the inlet manifold runners the are two vacuum actuators that control them one will have failed the hesitation comes from airflow being to far out like starting a old banger with no choke.

[@IRISHWOODWORKER]

anyone that considers 200,000 miles high shouldnt be calling themselves a mechanic . in reality that car is just ran in

[@richardl1980]

Anything sub £1000 should be listed as seen or spares and repair that way there's no come back. I love buying cheap Mondeo's got mine 2 years ago 56 plate 2.2 with 200k on it. Other than odd wearable bits tyres and brakes not had many problems.

[@carukchannel]

Thanks for watching Richard 👍👍

[@Ed-pd1lr]

Probably the best decision out of all the possibilities for this one

[@carukchannel]

Agree, Ed quick profit and move on thanks for watching

[@NB_NB_NB]

That engine suits the Fiesta more than the Mondeo. Respect to you for not selling to a customer with that hesitant starting issue

[@carukchannel]

Not worth it NB it could something really easy to fix like clean out the throttle body but just weighing it all up I am just as happy with a little profit and move on. Thanks as always NB for watching

[@LordInter]

I've got an 06 st150 and a 2ltr petrol mondeo estate, theyre both ulez and the 1.6 is absolutely gutless, the mondeo can get 37mpg on the motorway which seems okay to me

[@2760ade]

@@LordInter Agreed. I regularly get 40 plus mpg on a long steady run in my 2.0 litre Mondeo. It's also pokey when the revs are right!

[@tashb234]

@Car UK it was extremely low on fuel, id be tempted to just put some fuel in it and see if it cures. Could have some dirt in the bottom of the tank?

[@19jacobob93]

I have the same engine in a 308. It works well with the 6sp manual but I agree, the Mondeo being a bit heavier, it wouldn't be a rocket. Not that Mondeos are designed to be fast anyway, as these are otherwise a very efficient and effortless engine, and will run forever.

[@fergalfoley6718]

Well done, lad ! Great video of the MK 4 Mondeo 👏

[@carukchannel]

Many thanks for watching 👍👍👍👍

[@wakeup2theNWO]

200k on the petrol 😲 got his money's worth out of it

[@carukchannel]

Every penny, he bought it at 120k so was high then, that was 5 years ago

[@wakeup2theNWO]

@@carukchannel Not bad at all and if he brought it to you for jobs and services then it's testament to your good work as well, keep up the vids mate really enjoying them especially the auction vids there my favourite 👍

[@carukchannel]

@@wakeup2theNWO Thanks wakeup, will be doing a few auction videos this year and going to other sites also planned.

[@wakeup2theNWO]

@@carukchannel No problem mate, can't wait and hope you find some more bargains, you've had a few good ones on this channel for cheap so hope it continues to stay lucky for you even the BMW worked out in the end with its painted interior 🤣

[@steverpcb]

The 2.0 diesel is good for at least 350,000 don't now about the petrol. For the diesels see Alan Howatt's chanel and the fleet of taxis that he deals with !

[@carukchannel]

Yes taxi lads love them, they want the 2.0 diesels over the 1.8 diesel engines around by me

[@atilllathehun1212]

I have a 2 litre petrol Focus Ghia estate that is 21 years old. Still uber reliable, great to drive, always starts first time, everything works. Just cos it's old doesn't mean it's past it.

[@carukchannel]

Hi atillia the hun, I don't think its passed it the mondeo, its just not ideal for me to sell it as the risk of it going wrong or not starting in the short term would likely mean me having to repair or refund a customer I sold it to, which is why I sold it in the trade. Thanks for watching bud 👍

[@ceesmith]

My old Mk2 had 180k on it and was knackered. I got a 2011 2l Sport with 42kand almost 3 years later it's not costing anything much. Parking sensors were worth every penny. I do prefer the old drive but only cause it was like an old mate.

[@AndrewHealey]

That is a cracking engine it’s quick enough and I averaged 38mpg, mine had the same starting problem it struggles to start after a short trip.

[@tiguanman1170]

I had the 2.0 petrol in a Focus Ghia and it was utterly reliable, 38mpg like you and NO TIMING BELTS, no TURBO, nothing major to go wrong. 1.6 wouldn't be powerful enough, 2.3 and 2.5 definitely more trouble.

[@AndrewHealey]

@@tiguanman1170 I completely agree 👍

[@malachy1847]

@@tiguanman1170 Thinking Ford may well have bought into Mazda because of their nice reliable Japanese engines, putting in their smaller cars the ZETEC engine and the larger ones being the Mazda L / MZR Series marketed as Ford Duratec the hit the sweet spot with those nice engines, had a old 1.8 Petrol Mazda 6 Saloon Touring great low to the ground slung sporty design yet a nice family car .. would cruise at low revs in high gear at seventy for ever and ever and was very tight with no rattles, and would lock to the road all the while like yours returning great MPG which up to then Ford was never famed for.

[@2760ade]

Did you ever sort out the starting problem? I've had mine since it was six months old and it has always struggled to restart after a short run, but if I let it cool down it's fine - weird! Somebody said it could be a throttle body issue, but I don't think that's it.

[@AndrewHealey]

@@2760ade no I didn't, I sold the car 6 months ago, the truth is it didn't bother me enough to get it sorted as it only tended to happen when I travelled 1/2 a mile to my local petrol station once a week.

[@frankiejacques]

mk 5 cortina ghia 2.0 1980 two hundred and seventy nine thousend miles heer in family since new 3rd gen owner stil going strong just gose to show if no expencss is spared a car can go on almost indefinately witch is the case with my cortina summer use only garaged love your vids

[@carukchannel]

That's some good going Frankie

[@frankiejacques]

@@carukchannel thanks yer my ole dad was a traveling sales man for the london brick company witch is when she raked up all the miles

[@trevatkin4869]

Great video. Nice that it was saved. Good cheap runabout til it runs out of mot and then the buyer can either try and get it through a test or chuck it.

[@carukchannel]

Yes it will ride again all being well trev there is a year or so more to be had out of this for someone

[@trevatkin4869]

@@carukchannel I love the Mondeo Mk4. I've got a 2.2 Titanium X Sport as my daily.

[@Whackypads]

I had a 2009 2.0 petrol bought it with 167k sold it a Yr later with 175k only issue I had was the same starting issue as you turned out to be a issue with the throttle body. Decent cars for not alot off money. 👌

[@carukchannel]

Yes to be fair I have come across a few ford petrols with throttle body issues so it may well be whats up with it. Thanks for watching Daz

[@Whackypads]

@@carukchannel ya that sorted mine out. Good motor beside. 👌 cheers I enjoy your videos.

[@MIK23458]

A real conundrum this one Lee. I could literally sense the thoughts racing through your head. In the end you did the best thing in my opinion. It was too much of a risk to throw money at and sell on. It could have been a real hornet’s nest. Made for a great video though. 😊

[@carukchannel]

Yes I think it would of been tbh maz, thanks for watching 👍👍

[@johnandrews8983]

I have a 2008 mondeo estate 2.0 tdci with 265.599 miles on the clock & I have to say it drives faultless & never let's me down The engine i have is a Peugeot engine i believe

[@kevinthacker8349]

On my 2nd mondeo mk4, had the 1.6 vvt the engine was unless , now have the 2.0 lovely car

[@carukchannel]

How are you finding it over the 1.6 on the mpg side, some say its really noticeable and others hardly any different, thanks for watching by the way kevin 👍

[@tiguanman1170]

@@carukchannel I had 37mg average from 2.0 and main thing is no timing belt so that saves £400. 2.3 was only automatic, I believe, and you won't often see 30+ with the 2.5.

[@AndrewHealey]

@@tiguanman1170 I had the 2.5 in the focus st and could not get over 28mpg even with a light foot.

[@stevenking2946]

@Andrew Healey I had the 2.5t mondeo mk4 and was getting constant 37-40mpg on 100 mile commute to work, car had done 170k when i sold it.... Get your foot down though and that mpg would be single figures.

[@carukchannel]

@@stevenking2946 Thats some good going, goes to show if a big engine is driven sensible it can return decent mpg, I had a rr sport 2.7 that did 36.9mpg on a run once to wales, was amazed 😁😁

[@dauntlessasmr7910]

With that particular car I think you did the right thing, Lee.

[@carukchannel]

Yes sell quick profit and move on, smash and grab profit 👍

[@zzhughesd]

Yeh. Old Alf bought 2.0 petrol thinking power smooth. In reality in the motor trade the 1.6 is great. Best modern engine. Guess old Alf didn’t know that then.

[@andrewwilcox-jones4466]

The 2 litre is a good engine, timing chain rather than belt so it's a good choice for banger motoring. I'd buy it!

[@chrishart8548]

Is it the mazda engine like they fitted in the Mk3

[@RWL2012]

​@@chrishart8548 according to another comment, yes

[@skodakatie7341]

It is in good condition considering its age and mileage, I do like the colour too, I’m sure someone will squeeze a little more life out of it.

[@carukchannel]

yes hope so there is a couple more years out of it i feel as a runabout

[@BlackBullPistol]

Trust me the suspension seems good cuzz these mk4's have a really good steering control/feedback but at this mileage it is 100% not. I thought that my 1.8tdci has a great suspension but few days ago I've replaced the whole front suspension because I thought if I replace only the faulty front left strut bearing I'm better off replacing the whole suspension. And oh man what a difference in driving. The car has done 280.000 km (174.000 miles) and the suspension seemed ok but now the car is a bit higher like 2 cm and the cornering is so much more precise. The struts were probably okey-ish but the springs were definitely worn out at this mileage. I'm looking forward to drive my mk4 for at least another 5 years it's a really pleasant car to drive :-)

[@carukchannel]

we have changed alot of shockers on mondeos, they seem to fail alot on damping issues, but new set amd they are good for another 100k

[@wonderwalls3565]

do these engines have timing belt or chain? also are they interference engine?

[@420somewhereG]

👍🏼New sub great content👍🏼

[@carukchannel]

Thanks 420

[@merlin5476]

My mondeo was the most comfortable car I've had, the best for controlls, the best for a standard HI-FI & HAD LOADS OF ROOM & WAS VERY EASY & CHEAP TO REPAIR, i only got rid of it as it was an 1800 petrol & was very thirsty & quite sluggish.

[@BeautifulFreak-qf6go]

Very true. Because of the commonality of Fords, getting good quality spares from salvage or even non-OEM new is pretty easy. And yes Ford do fit pretty decent stereo systems to even their base models - they tend to be louder and have more clarity than the competition for the money. It's like they saw the 90s trend of fitting enormous amplifiers to your car and went, "well if that's what people want why don't we just fit that as standard?" What also comes as standard is excellent, formerly class leading handling. I find above about 40mph it doesn't feel it's weight and can be a lot of fun on the twisties (B-road blast if you like). I used to work for Merc and drove a fair few A, C, E and S classes, which were all pretty bland in non-AMG form. The only one I really liked that felt vaguely fun was the SLK, which is obviously a lot less practical than a Mondeo.

[@tommoso55]

Got the same engine in my 07 mk2 focus, have to say I think it’s a great engine

[@carukchannel]

Not faulting the engine just not the one I would of picked, to be fair in a focus it would go well. thanks for watching tommo

[@tommoso55]

Have just found your channel and I’m really impressed with your honest valuation of the different cars you buy, keep up the good work.

[@carukchannel]

@@tommoso55 Thanks tommo 👍👍

[@volt8684]

I don’t think 200k is relevant if it’s been used long journeys. In Holland many cars do 300k before scrapping

[@carukchannel]

The issue is selling it on, in the uk as a dealer we are liable for upto 6 months if you sell a car for major mechanical faults etc it just not the sort of thing I would want to sell and worry about coming back. Thanks for watching again Volt 👍👍

[@martinwhite7876]

You should get another 100 thousand miles out of it.

[@bretthale9290]

You done well there Lee,I sold a 58 plate tit x 2.0tdci with 195k with rattling dmf rough round the edges,I done 30k in it paid £500 originally with 5 mth mot,I sold it for £450 with 2 maths mot

[@carukchannel]

Cheap motoring Brett 👍👍

[@richardl1980]

Dmf will just rattle it's tits off for a few 100k 😂 I don't know many that have failed before the owner gave in and changed it

[@paulillingworth1242]

A well serviced car will last beyond 350k I’ve had petrol cars still running at 250k and sold them on, I replaced my car 3 years ago bought a 60k petrol Mondeo, I saw some at almost 500k I was shocked at some of the mileage of some Fords out there petrol and diesel

[@Clara-ph7my]

I traded a Renault Clio which the garage said would be going to auction. 2 weeks later it was on their forecourt. To be honest they were a good garage. Watching your videos and seeing the work that has to be put in. Latour charges alone, would make the car a write off to most.

[@reececollison5101]

Bloody hell pretty much unheard of for a petrol to get to 200+ miles! Even Japanese cars as rust usually gets them before then!

[@carukchannel]

some serious miles been driven in this car, he bought it 4 years ago with 120k

[@paulfrisby4424]

We have a 1.6 petrol focus on a 62 plate with 215k on. I think 200k on a petrol is unheard of because they are owned by people who run them to the ground so you don't see them for sale

[@charleswotton9417]

My mate got a passat diesel it's done over 300000 miles still going strong ..surely it good for another 100000 ?

[@jacksonsystemslimited]

My 1.8 TDCI Mondei (2010) is at 222k and counting

[@carukchannel]

thats decent for a 1.8tdci, they suffer with welt belts that fail so yours must of been well maintained

[@RobbieNotRottenn]

I love high milers. My MK1 C5 is 20 years old and has 213k on the clock. It just passed its MOT first time and runs beautifully. And as it's the 2.2 TD still has the oomph you need to get around. Great video mate.

[@carukchannel]

love a c5 silky smooth, thanks for watching muhfreedom

[@family-accountemail9111]

I like my 2010 TDI Mondeo, drove 300 miles yesterday and got 54mpg. Has got o the stage where it's is costing money every year to keep going - exhaust, alternator, tyres,bent wheels ( pot holes!) new brake caliper discs and pads, dpf over last 6 years. 150k miles on it now but I think I will keep going with it for a while yet although I do fancy a small car but need a larger one for family duties! Fancy a smaller car so I can park anywhere easily!

[@carukchannel]

the diesels seem to ne good for 300k if looked after i have seen a few in for mot with that sort of miles

[@Peter_Q]

Glutten for punishment, make more money at the casino! Good for your yotube, great car in their time!

[@Finglesham]

That Mondeo is nearly new -to me. I run a 2005 2L Duretec petrol estate. Mine has only 80K miles and I have had it 17 years so know it well. The rear sills will let it down in a few years. VED is high at £310.

[@brucehauser6826]

Near the end of it's life? FAR from it I'd argue, I have a mate who runs an airport transfer company, mostly Ford Galaxys in the past and every one was way past 500K when they were eventually disposed of, and a few still with their second owners! I have a 300K (+) mile e61 M5 which I've owned from new, it's cost me way more than it's purchase price in maintenance & repairs over the years, I bet this Mondeo hasn't got close to half of its initial price in lifetime running costs.... It plainly drives well, the mileage is a number, I detest the way the U.K. market is obsessed by mileage rather than seeing the car for what it is, I know people on the continent who don't wince at 300k+ mileages, over here, we'd run for the hills! It's a shame, throw a few quid at this Mondeo and it'll serve someone (who does not care a crap about mileage) well for a few more years, I'd wager it has something daft like a well overdue fuel filter causing the hesitation... Good video mind you, I do see it from your perspective.

[@carukchannel]

Here what your saying bruce but a E61 m5 is a far superior built car to a mondeo petrol though, many thanks for watching and giving your view bud you make some interesting points to be fair 👍👍👍

[@brucehauser6826]

@@carukchannel Thanks man, but, respectfully, I'd somewhat disagree, my e61 looks like a shed on the inside, the interior hasn't worn her miles well at all unfortunately, and again, pro rata - I'd still say that Mondeo has given FAR better value over it's life... Yes, I love my e61 (which is why I still have it) but, had I known when I picked it up new what it would have cost me over the years and many miles, I would have gone elsewhere - where, admittedly, I have no idea - my point being, is that Mondeo is nowhere near the expendeture required to keep it on the road for another 100k miles or so compared to my supposedly "Premium" BMW, actually, I'd argue the Mondeo was designed to a much better standard to withstand use and abuse far more than my extremely pampered yet fault prone M5 ever was, as it's house purchase overall lifespan running costs unfortunately confirm!

[@carukchannel]

@@brucehauser6826 fair point

[@skimmingstoness]

Even in my neck of the woods that would be 1500 quid even with 200,000 miles. As a petrol it's cheap for anyone looking a decent car and not doing many miles. If it was diesel there would probably be another 100k-150k miles to be had out of it.

[@backupintheday9710]

TDCi's are the most sensible engine choice for these. You just have to be aware of the DMF condition on them especially if they are over 90-100K Miles. Having said that you can pick up a £500 Bargain TDCi car knowing you will have to spend another £1000. If you picked a car that was good in all other ways you will have a decent car for £1500.

[@lmechb3305]

My mk4.5 is still running the original DPF and on 180k and 13 years old. Have been advised twice to change it out and fixed it both times using an ODB device. First time was a £20 pressure sensor and second time was the £250 fuel injector in the exhaust. Each time needed a static regen, but all went ok. Excellent cars!

[@colscopters]

Good video my ford convertible has 226000 + and looks and drives fantastic its a petrol only reason I put money into it is that I love driving it not many left now 😀

[@carukchannel]

thanks for watching col

[@colscopters]

Ive subscribed very interesting thanks for making the videos

[@outspokenwitness8744]

I'd take the petrol over the diesel. Less to go wrong. Diesel is great if it's motorway miles though.

[@carukchannel]

Them 2.0 diesels can do some miles to be fair, the taxi lads love them

[@andrewgynn4502]

lol that is on me as a man that has a new car ever year a spend of around 6k a year they do around 12 thousand miles when you see a car like this i need to keep the car i have you did ok at 475.

[@carukchannel]

Yes little profit taken, should give someone a couple more years all being well. thanks for watching Andrew

[@JuhaNyman97]

I think 200k miles are nothing. Can't call highmileage

[@UnusSedLeo-w5l]

Oh dear. A lovely looking car and a great color. But high mileage - running on a budget... that can be tricky. Sometimes cars this age and experience look way better (as long as you spend good money on it). But hey, what can go wrong for 375,-.....

[@carukchannel]

Could not really loose on it your right, thanks for watching Unus

[@jjharson7344]

that's a fair price for a fair car, good video, nice car, shame it was a 2ltr petrol as you said, 1.6 or diesel would have been better and more desirable, looks really clean for its age - quick valet and you'd never know.... plus £100 quid in your sky rocket!

[@carukchannel]

agree, thanks for watching jj

[@alundavies5171]

titanium x alloys on it! previous owner liked to do upgrades it seems

[@carukchannel]

Oh yes he loved a gadget this lad 🤣

[@leewalerzak]

I dont mind a high miler as long as everything has been done to the manufacturer service schedule it should be ok but most the time things are missed

[@carukchannel]

yes i think as a runabout to get you back and too work not to much distance for a year or two it will do a job for little money, i wouldent want to be going to far every day in it mind

[@scorcha100]

Just before Christmas i sold my 2009 2.2 Titanium X Sport TDCi which had done 186k miles and got £1700 for it which was £50 short of my asking price. That proper surprised me but i guess these are still good sellers

[@carukchannel]

Titianium X's do silly money, honestly i see them go in the auctions and rarely bother trying to buy them as they always go over book price. You got decent money for yours, well done 👍👍

[@secretagent8900]

I once bought a mk 1 Vauxhall Cavalier diesel that was an ex taxi off a mate of mine. I kept it for 2 year's and when I sold it, it had done 752,000 miles 👍

[@carukchannel]

Them old 1.7 izuzu engines were fantastic

[@lurchers1984]

I’ve just bought a 2010 2.0 diesel with 290.000miles sounds and drives mint

[@Nick-ub8oi]

How much did you pay for your 2010 with 290,000 miles on it?

[@lurchers1984]

@@Nick-ub8oi£500 with MOT

[@Nick-ub8oi]

@@lurchers1984 I've just bought a Focus 1.8 tdci 2009 for £550

[@darkwinter-lll]

That starting problem. think that's just a ford problem my focus did that for 3 years till i sold it on those cars are really strong there used as taxis for a reason 💪

[@LaurenceReeves]

The aerials are probably a CB Radio thing.

[@erik_dk842]

Why shouldn't it still be ok at 325,000 km? They obviously haven't been racked up by a million short trips and subsequent cold starts

[@carukchannel]

Its driving fine, its just if I sell this car I have to legally stand by it for a period of time and its just not worth me doing it with the mileage and starting issue the risk is to great. Hence why i sold it on in the trade as there is no liability

[@greeneyes5155]

Nice car worth 500 all day long glad you didn't scrap it been ashame since its a clean car looks well

[@carukchannel]

Yes should give someone a few more years service all being well

[@lewistillett206]

Bet that’s got poor mpg considering it’s the petrol version

[@cambs0181]

Do dealers not sell PX to clear as, sold as seen anymore? Use to buy a lot of cheap cars back in the day, from used car dealers as part exchanged. They always gave me a good deal, but pointed out that there would be no comeback on them if it conked out.

[@carukchannel]

Very rare now, due to the CRA 2015 laws, its a fine line you have to tread when selling a vehicle with no warranty or spares or repairs etc, most just send to auction now

[@leedstown]

I was looking for a 2008/2009 mondeo for someone in 2016 there was quite a few diesels that had done 250k back them, probably on 120k now

[@carukchannel]

We get lots of ex taxis in of customers 300k on them, the 2.0 tdci seems strong however the 1.8 diesel was really unreliable with its welt belt system

[@turd6776]

Dam 10 plate never think off scraping it

[@steveblanchard7293]

Nice car, but agree with your comments. Pex my 02 Octavia 1.9tdi back in 2017, 112k on the clock, it was BER for me, got £300 for it. Still got a current MOT., amazing for a car thats 22 years old!

[@chrishart8548]

I think the 2 litre petrol is a good choice the 2.3 is around £400 Road tax now and only make 163hp I think diesels are a dying thing now most cars need to be euro 4 for petrol euro 6 for diesel. Lucky if a diesel is euro 5... and with the DPF its almost guaranteed to give problems.

[@andrewfoster1316]

stick in the auction on ebay no come backs gone no hassles

[@saddoncarrs6963]

Just shows what you can get out of a Ford if you go some ways to looking after it. From a dealers perspective I think you did the right thing. From a youtubers perspective, a very good video (it had a beginning, a middle and an end) although I'd have been tempted to get some more content out of this one by fixing it up and maybe using it as a daily for a while - good in the long term for views and subscribers.

[@carukchannel]

thanks saddon, its a good point you make, to be fair we have alot of vehicles around us currently which are going to be covered and some will be being fixed up and will take a while so will provide more content going forward. would like to get 3 videos out a week as a target

[@djharry2821]

Ford really went all out with the MK4 Mondeo to try and compete with the German's. They're fantastic and very underrated cars!

[@Steve-gc5nt]

I used to work in a Ford dealership. Nobody there would agree with that statement.

[@djharry2821]

@Steve oh really? I'm surprised. The one I have seems really well built and most of the people I talk to love there's too. The only real issue I'm aware with them are the Powershift transmissions.

[@oscarcat80]

For the right person the car is on the money. Nice workhorse for the summer months doing all the dirty jobs. You know what your getting when you buy a car north of 200 000 miles. Thanks for posting, really enjoyed it

[@carukchannel]

Yes ideal runabout, tip car something to get to work in, should do someone for another year or so

[@strangemagic5502]

I've had 2.0 Litre petrol cars before and they guzzle the fuel. A 1.8 Litre is far more economic

[@Steve-gc5nt]

I wouldn't have one of these if it was given to me. Had one as a company car and it was forever breaking down. Awful thing.

[@stevenking2946]

1.6 wouldn't be economical carrying around the weight of the mondeo, my dads old mk3 2.0 mondeo had the oil changed every 5k whilst in his ownership, and when the car was written off at 220k miles the oil would still be clean on the dipstick and never used any either

[@HdClive25]

Looking for my first car , Can you get me a Cheap Used ford mondoe under £1000. I’m in East London.. I can pay you for your services

[@scottstrails9369]

Handy set of wheels …I was always taught in the trade …a third class drive beats a first class walk !

[@carukchannel]

Yes its better than walking scott I agree there 😁 thanks for watching

[@thomasmaheut477]

It is not a very big mileage for these engines ... It is like the old Zetec. My first Mondeo had 252000 miles and the engine was still running and reliable

[@robertwdavenport7311]

Nice honest video Lee, if you can make a butty in the car trade well done, the second hand car market is changing so quickly

[@robloxfan4271]

5:17 someone has put a titanium dashboard in it

[@carukchannel]

Think the wheels are from a titanium also

[@curtisj2165]

I was thinking the Zetec didn't come with the Converse+ dashboard as standard

[@john1v6]

@@curtisj2165 Agreed. I have the same model - 59 plate but a lot less miles. Mine has the standard dash. I have heard that changing to Converse+ yourself involves lots of work. I suppose it could have been a cost option when new. As far as I am aware the Zetec didn't come with privacy glass as standard either.

[@curtisj2165]

@@john1v6 easy job to change the dashboard, watch this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5O7ip2Dnb6Ghbc&feature=shares

[@john1v6]

@@curtisj2165 Looks easy enough. For me the hard part would be actually finding the correct part. My car is petrol - all the parts I've found so far have the Diesel tacho (on ebay at least).

[@thatcheapguy525]

nice one Lee. 21% GP for a bit of paperwork on a PX-clearance with no come-back and a better deal for your customer is a great outcome. back in the dark ages when I was a lad and English beer was warm, I knew a number of traders who used to make a good living hawking cheapy PXs like that around the trade.

[@carukchannel]

Yes still can be done but not like it used to be. Guys used to take stuff from auction to auction when i started out

[@whetstonebridge4801]

Had a similar Mk4. Built like a tank and no mechanical issues when I sold it at 120K miles. Only got £500 due to dents and scrapes.

[@electroid8119]

11:00 in London its ULEZ compliant, if it was a diesel it would be totally worthless here.

[@ianevans3619]

£375 is a good price for that as you said it's worth that in scrap . I had a PX that had over 340000 miles on it a Ford Galaxy, I used it as a runabout for 7 months then scraped it and got me money back on it . That cars still got life in it and will sell as a cheap runabout . Good luck Lee 👍

[@carukchannel]

Thanks ian, are you on CSDG on facebook by the way, I thought i seen a post from you about a sell and run job the other night 🤣

[@ianevans3619]

@@carukchannel 🤣 not me

[@steffydog]

Take your money and move on, job done 👍

[@glynrogers1018]

Hi mate I have a 53 plate focus diesel got more miles than the mondao still going strong

[@carukchannel]

Them old 1.8 diesel focus's before they changed the engine to that silly wet belt design were cracking units glyn

[@awesometd848]

In Spain if it were a LHD they would sell that for at least €3500

[@265justy]

What most seem to not realise is the engine in this is based on the Mazda designed and engineered L Series engine as used in the Mazda 6. So it has a touch off Japanese reliability..

[@3373hunter]

7:08 that's how i call my uncle

[@wonderwalls3565]

I thought they had push button start? also does anyone know if they have timing belt/chain and if they are interference engine?

[@carukchannel]

They are belt driven from memory and and are interference heads

[@wonderwalls3565]

Are you sure. there is another guy commented on this video saying they are timing chain. He says he owns it.@@carukchannel

[@RAGNAAAA]

Hope the holiday was nice (I know it was a month ago 😅 but i hope you did)

[@carukchannel]

Was fantastic cheers, just what was needed 👍👍

[@nts_nathaniel]

£375 for a 200k Mondeo??? How is that even possible? I have a 1.8 Tdci 2008 and similar cars sell in Europe for about 3000-5000 EUR Mine just had the turbine replaced and the steering column repaired (a common problem with Mondeos/Volvos, my mechanic knows how to replace some plastic bits that get eaten up instead of replacing a whole steering column...), there are a few bits and pieces that need attention but other than that, it's an amazing car for the money and the design is timeless, still looks good in 2023!

[@carukchannel]

cars have always been cheap in the uk to be fair thanks for watching

[@graemecatty9921]

Good car the Mondeo. Styling, handling, luggage space all good. However, new car sales were so poor here in Australia, the model was discontinued some while ago.

[@carukchannel]

Did not know that, do you get many passats or audi a4s your way greame or is it still big holdens that are king

[@alanjm1234]

@@carukchannel Holden went out of business years ago. The best selling cars in Australia these days are huge 4WD dual cab utes. Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux are the best sellers. Big sedans like the Ford Falcon and Holden Commodore went out of fashion and then out of production. The last "Commodore" was actually an Insignia, which sold poorly. The only sedan that sells in decent numbers is the Camry.

[@IV-A]

I have a mondeo mk4 diesel 1.8l. Over 220 000 miles,358 000km. Driven in freezing conditions of Finland. City and highway. Still going strong. Wouldnt trust ford petrol engine as much. I didnt think I would see as durable engine as toyota but this seems to be close.