Faults:

Clutch and flywheel needed replaced recently, the most expensive problem. But I suppose it is acceptable at the mileage.

Engine has a minor oil leak, but nothing major.

Some electrical problems, heated windscreen fuse keeps blowing.

Cosmetically looking rougher now (inside and out), but it is 13 years old.

General Comments:

Glad I gave Ford another chance - I have always liked the Mondeo and after a pretty poor experience with a 2009 Mondeo 1.8 TDCi (very unreliable, had injector problems among other things) this 2013 2.0 TDCi Zetec model is much, much better. I got a great deal on this car buying used back in 2023.

The car drives and looks a million times better as well. This is a slightly face-lifted version of the Mondeo that came out way back in 2007/8, and for 2013, they really refined this car to the max. Zetec Business Edition gets lovely alloy wheels, windows tints, chrome inserts, and lovely blue paintwork. Inside is also lovely with very comfortable seats and a great driving position, high quality materials with a nice soft touch that are holding up well after all these years. It has plenty of electrical equipment as well and feels very modern still.

As mentioned before, the 2.0 TDCi is a good unit and better than the 1.8 TDCi. Service it on time and you can expect no trouble. Power is excellent however, not as good on fuel as hoped - Ford claim near 60 mpg on average. Well I have had the car a few years now and even on longer drives I think the best I have got is 54 mpg which is still good, but realistically on shorter drives in traffic, for most people, you will only see around 45 mpg on average. As with all diesels, do give it a long motorway drive every now and then to keep the DPF and other emissions systems happy, and also this is the only way to attain its best miles per gallon.

In short only minor complaints. Overall very impressed with it, and still feels modern despite its age, I am going to try and hang on to this car long term, I still like driving it after 3 years and it has never let me down, cannot say fairer than that.

Faults:

Alloy corroded, suspension rattle, and the A/C won't work. Usual older car stuff.

General Comments:

Got this Mondeo real cheap a couple of years ago, an excellent car for the money.

Large, spacious, nice to drive, economical, cheap tax and insurance. Only bug bear is being an older diesel I cannot go into low emissions zones without a fine / fee due to stupid UK law.

Zetec Business edition is a great spec, lots of extras.

But it's a fantastic driver and good looking older car, still feels modern. Hope to have it many years longer despite its age.

Faults:

EGR valve, suspension ball joints, brakes, small oil leak, exhaust, usual wear and tear, nothing serious.

Tiny patch of rust on the lower part of the driver's door.

Lately the airbag warning light came on, I hope it wont cost too much to fix.

General Comments:

The Mondeo of all generations is a fine car and consummate all rounder. My 2013 car still feels modern today in 2025.

ECOnetic 1.6 diesel is very economical. I regularly got over 50 mpg without trying. It is not a fast car however, but for daily driving you will find it adequate. Mind you, I'd probably prefer the bigger 2.0 TDCi engine.

Inside is comfortable and spacious. Very good quality feel, surprising for a Ford! "Graphite" is a very basic model, but the car still has A/C and electric windows. Outside it has the same nice looking alloy wheels typically found on Zetec models.

Rear passenger and boot space is huge. It is the ideal family car. Very practical.

Good looking silver, common color.

Nice to drive. Cheap tax and insurance.

Hard to say much more, just hope it stays reliable, but it is over a decade old and approaching the infamous 100,000 mile mark, so like any car I should expect some repairs to be done. But I will keep it - the value for money is still the best for this type of car; taking into account all running costs, it is reliable and economical, and one of the better cars I have bought.