I bought this as an emergency stopgap and kept it for much longer than planned - it has been an amazing workhorse. On 180k when I got it, now 214k.
Performance Blue - arguably the BEST colour for these cars. I certainly always wanted one this colour.
18" Alloy wheels coloured gunmetal grey - probably resprayed/refurbed at some stage( I have a touch up aerosol for these and a pen for the bodywork)
Almost everything works on the car, - I have fixed quite a few niggles in my ownership.
2 keys
LED interior lighting and cool blue footwell lights. Electric and heated seats, heated windscreen - works!
Drilled and slotted discs.
K&N Air filter in standard airbox.
Mot with no advisories to 22.04.2027
GOOD POINTS
During this ownership (since April 2023 at 188k) I replaced front struts inc top mounts, drop links and lower TCA arms, and rear dampers and bumpstops so it rides like a new one. Rear springs are lowered, which were on the car when I got it.
Also replaced Power steering pump, water pump, and belt, with New radiator and full coolant flush.
New back box and tailpipe fitted last year. 4 wheel alignment done.
Sony stereo with 6 disc changer. Sounds nice.
It runs a K&N air filter which I will remove if not wanted.
BAD bits: (See pics - I tried to show all the issues)
N/S passenger door took a scrape from a pillar. Not had a quote for repair.
Drivers seat bolster had been repaired previously but has come adrift again.
Slight scab on passenger door frame - been repaired with epoxy paint two years ago and touched in but still visible - see pic.
Slight noise from power steering - probably needs a bleed and maybe a flush. Only noticeable on motorway when cruising, and this only came on after recent pump renewal. Had the wrong grade of fluid put in to start with and did the best I could to flush it but needs a pro to flush it I suspect.
Rear bumper has cracks where the old exhaust box was misaligned and directed hot gases inside the bumper, causing some cracking.
Rear roof spoiler has cracks and laqcuer peel.
Minor scuffs on the corners ( oops!) - confession - I prefer and am used to a shorter Focus.
Reversing sensors currently disconnected due to fault. Electrician diagnosed one faulty sensor. I have bought a new sensor to fit, just havent done it yet, but can also provide a full working system from an 06 Focus which I believe fits. n.b. This may be fixed before sale.
Aircon needs a regas - was working after a wiring repair and regas last year.
Towbar fitted but incomplete - no hitch and I had the wiring removed as I wasn't using it and it caused issues in the rain.
This car has run us all around the country as a family, and supported my landlord business as a great workhorse, including moving furniture and tools around, taking storage heaters from Birmingham to Penzance, carrying my waveski inside the car(!) and on roof bars to various beaches in Cornwall.
All in all, I would have kept this car as it is a great drive, and planned to fix the minor niggles, but a new car came up at short notice so I bought that. If keeping, at next service I would get brake and clutch bled, PAS bled, and climate control sensor issue fixed, wheels tidied up and reversing sensor replaced, maybe the door resprayed.
MONDEO ST TDCi Estate in Performance Blue
High Mileage but Mechanically sound. Body and paint mostly good but local repairs
needed, interior largely good for age. Retractable load cover.
Bought May 2023 on
188k, now 214k and in daily use.
MoT Due Mar 2027
In my ownership has had:
New Front TCA’s and drop links
New Front Struts complete inc top mounts
New Rear Dampers inc Bump stops
Lowering springs believed fitted at rear
Grooved brake discs
New Battery Dec ‘24
New Radiator, Water
pump, PAS pump and belt
2 new intake hoses, New rear exhaust box and tailpipe
K&N Air Filter.
Blue footwell LED lights – very cool.
Service @ 200k 210k
with incidental items, rear caliper, new headlamp washer pump etc. full coolant
replacement, brake fluid flush and replacement, fog lights repaired, headlamp glasses
polished.
Rear Trailing arm bushes done for MoT.
Space saver spare.
Tyres tread :
BAD POINTS – 3 wheels have kerb rash
Bodywork mostly tidy – except:
OSR Door has minor dent on swage line
Chip on c pillar – primed with 2k epoxy and touched in.
NSR Door has scrape through to primer (pics)
Minor scrapes on bumper corners – touched in.
Rear bumper has heat damage around exhaust
Touch up pens for body and wheel will come with it.
Interior mostly tidy except:
Drivers seat bolster needs repair (again).
Boot liner has a black paint spill
Rear parking sensors currently disconnected due to a faulty
sensor. (New sensor purchased and will be supplied)
Climate control has a mind of its own. Aircon works but would like a regas.
Trip computer bulb needs replacing
LED interior bulbs, inc blue tinted footwell
Towbar frame - fitted but no hitch or wiring.
I may have missed something, but tried to be as open about everything as possible. If you want me to test drive it with you please get in touch. If you drive I will need proof of insurance and deposit against damage. Car is advertised elsewhere so I may end this early.