Is this Ford Mondeo worth going for?

Hi, I've been looking for a 2010 Mondeo recently as family car and have come across a facelifted 2010 2.0 TDCi Zetec model with all the spec I could want for €11,500. It's really nice. However it has 100,000 miles on the clock and is a former fleet car. The garage was very up front about this and has proof of full service history. Plus he is willing to give a six-month warranty. Do you think 100k is way too much? Should I walk away and look for something with lower mileage?

Thanks

Seamus Hadrill (Dublin)

Jan 2014 Filed under: mileage

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Expert answer

Hi Seamus,

The rule of thumb is never buy on mere mileage, always buy on condition and history. If the car has a full service history, that's a good sign. If the garage is willing to stand over it with a warranty, that's good too, although it would be worth pushing to see if you can get a full year. Don't forget also that the 'mileage' is actually 'kilometreage' and that 100,000 is actually only 62,000 in old money.

For what it's worth, our own 2009 MINI Clubman has more than 100,000km on the clock and it still looks and feels like a new car (when I remember to clean it). Mondeos are built to a pretty high standard, and as I say, once that service book is fully stamped up and the dealer seems reputable, then you should be fine. At least you can be confident it's not been clocked...

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Adviser
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