written by on 23/08/2010
My 2004 Ghia X estate has 170,000 miles on the clock. It is an ex lease car and has been serviced regularly. It is still on the original clutch and manages around 50mpg on a run, with around 42 in town.
I have recently had to replace the rear wheel bearings, discs, and exhaust.
The only problem that has arisen is that the car occasionally pops out of third gear when coming off the accelerator. Other than these age related problems, I would have no hesitation in recommending one of these cars. I have had four Mondeos over the past 12 years, and have had very few issues with any of them.
As for the cutting out issue, my former employer had a number of Vauxhall Vectras, and they frequently cut out at around 60mph. This problem was finally cured by taking to the main dealer and having the engine management re-mapped.