How's high mileage on a petrol Mondeo?

Hi,

Does a 2004 Ford Mondeo 2.0 petrol have a timing chain or belt please? And is 235,000km considered ok on these cars?

Rochelle Burton (Hawera, South Taranaki)

Mar 2016 Filed under: servicing

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Expert answer

Hi Rochelle,

It's a chain, and generally speaking it should be replaced or at least given a major overhaul at the 200,000km mark so you'd need to make sure that's been done. As for the mileage, it's maybe a touch high, but as ever, you should buy on condition, not mileage. If this car seems to have been well cared for and comes with a fully stamped service book then it should be fine. 

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Advisor
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