I see from your profile that you are new to the site. If so you may not be aware of the "car by car" tab above. Well worth a look. Don't be put off by the long list on the Mondeo, there is a strong following among HJ regulars for its being a good buy. The main things to check seem to be body rust (mixed views in previous threads as to prevalence and seriousness) and the cost of clutch change.