Thinking of buying a used Ford Mondeo?
The style of the car
The Mondeo is available as a five-door hatchback, a four-door saloon or an estate. Whichever body style you go for, the Mondeo is really easy to live with and is a great all-rounder that will suit many people’s needs.
How it drives
The Mondeo is great to drive. It does a brilliant job of protecting you from outside noise so it feels very quiet on the move. Its suspension is soft so you don’t feel bumps in the road. If you want it, the Mondeo is also fun to drive with lively engines and accurate steering. It’s very easy to drive and park the Mondeo as you have a good view out. With powerful engines, it also makes an excellent tow car.
The interior
The Mondeo is a big car and with lots of interior space. Three adults can sit comfortably in the rear with plenty of leg and head room. Despite its size, the Mondeo doesn’t feel overwhelming to drive. All Mondeo models have big boots and will take four suitcases with ease. The hatchback’s boot door opens wider than the saloon so it’s easier to load. The estate’s boot is vast, with as much luggage room as you’d find in an SUV. All versions come with air con, cruise control and phone connectivity.
Running costs and reliability
There are plenty of Mondeos around so it’s easy to find a used one to suit your budget and your needs. As for running costs, the Mondeo is efficient and economical and sits in similar tax and insurance groups to its rivals. In JD Power’s 2019 dependability study, Ford scored well above average so you shouldn’t encounter too many issues with a Mondeo. Maintenance costs for Fords are very reasonable. In the Euro NCAP crash tests the Mondeo scored the full five stars.
How it compares with similar cars
The Ford Mondeo is a large car. Its closest rivals are the Vauxhall Insignia and Skoda Octavia, which are also available as estates. The Mondeo has won dozens of awards including ‘Best Family Car’ from What Car magazine.
