What can go wrong on a mk5 Mondeo?

[KTF]

A dealer near me is advertising a mk5 Mondeo estate with north of 100k on it. I am considering getting one now we have a small child with the associated stuff to carry around every time we go out and, whilst the mk4.5 are plentiful, they are a bit ‘old’ now in terms of design given the mk4 goes back a bit.

The advert:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

It looks OK in the pictures (don’t they all), is cheaper than alternatives due to the mileage and has a full history but wondered if it has any common faults as it’s the first year of that model or is due a cambelt change, etc at this mileage?

[Camelot1971]

The chap on this channel will tell you all you need to know - he runs a fleet of mk5 taxis (he had mk4 and mk3 ones previously).

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmq3QTmNhwdAWsGNQ...

Edited to add, most people would say the mk4.5 is a much better sorted car than the mk5.

Edited by Camelot1971 on Saturday 6th July 20:55

[KTF]

Thanks, I will have a browse. I have also read that the mk4.5 has had any major issues ironed out, will look at late models of them as well.

[bungz]

If that youtube link is Alan Howatts channel

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