Im going to have a look at a 2003 Mondeo 1.8LX Petrol tomorrow for someone in the family.

Do they suffer from any issues?

What are the things to look out for?

Thanks in advance

 

pre or post facelift?

other than the usual stuff there is the rust on the bottoms of the doors, knocking subframe bushes, and that's about it

make sure the electics work

 

I presume post facelift as its not the old bubble type bumper one (ie what i would call a mk2).

What are the problems with the electrics?

 

What dojj means is there's a few cosmetic changes on the 2003 on models,it's the same shape from y reg up to 57/08 plate.

Generally great cars,1.8-2.0l petrol should be really hassle free motoring as the diesels have pump/injector issues.

Dojj has summed up well.

One quick note,accident damage,if it looks wonky,it's been hit hard,their very strong cars!!!! If the chassis rails look a bit squashed,I'd avoid.

Don't forget to do a hpi,well worth Ł40.

 

buy my 51 plate mondeo instead, you wont find better for the money i'm after

 

Dual Mass Flywheel failure about the biggest issue you will have, try to find out if iy has been done on any car you are looking to buy.

 

Does the petrol have dual mass too?

I thought it was only the dervs?

 

yes petrol are dual mass also , although some slides listing with,,,somewithout