Most unexpected thing was that the heater matrix needed replacing. Also, suspension bushes had to be replaced (common, apparently). Nothing much else apart from service items - just don't use a main dealer if you can help it, they don't have a clue and they couldn't care less.
Don't believe everything motoring journalists tell you about diesels! I'm reliably informed that diesels get through far fewer exhausts and batteries, so that should offset the extra servicing frequency. Very good car, but poor demister and not much rear legroom for its size.
Bad de-misting can be caused by blocked pollen filter which is accessed by removing air grille at LH wiper arm. Seats from a 96-00 Mondeo will give better leg room (and a Centre Lap and Diagonal Seatbelt)
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