Ford Mondeo Mk3 Buying: Broken & Filthy (Boot Won’t Open)

This Ford Mondeo Mk3 is broken, old, and full of mud - so let’s buy it!
In this video, we:
• find the boot won’t open: Ford Mondeo Mk3
• crawl into the boot (bad for the back)
• clean and lubricate the boot lock: Mondeo
• see the horribly muddy interior (gross)
• find excellent service history: Mondeo Mk3.
Get the know-how! See the Ford Mondeo Mk3 1.8 Petrol Zetec at CarSpyTV.
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[@mattsbeamer]

I have just got the notification. I will watch it after work! It’s great to see another car on the channel. I’m very excited 🎉😊

[@CarSpyTV]

Thank you, Matt. Hope you enjoy it.

[@Bob-pb5gd]

It may be dirty, but that's good car - or will be with a bit of extra TLC. Be interesting to see how you and it get on.

[@CarSpyTV]

Thanks Bob. More Mondeo videos to follow.

[@rdt1882]

Sounds a bargain!

[@CarSpyTV]

We'll see!

[@ChristianInsights4You]

That's an impressive amount of dirt. Just as well the boot doesn't open else that would be full too. How will you open the boot?

[@CarSpyTV]

Yep! The boot is filthy, too. I have a plan to open it. Video to follow.

[@anne8781]

You have a Mondeo! Fantastic. Really enjoyed this video & looking forward to watching future videos about the Mondeo.

[@CarSpyTV]

Thank you, Anne. The Mondeo Mk3 is one of my favourite cars of this era.

[@mattsbeamer]

Finally, I sat down an enjoyed seeing the new addition to your fleet. A good choice of car, at an age and price point where people like to do, their own repairs. I bet the focus is happy too. Are the connections ok for the boot release? I’ll be interested what other steps you take. Take care. :)

[@CarSpyTV]

Thank you, Matt. I'm glad you like the Mondeo. I suspect the boot issue is mechanical rather than electrical. In the absence of a quick fix, I've found (and filmed) a workaround.
I look forward to your next BMW video.

[@mattsbeamer]

@@CarSpyTVthank you. I’m just typing out the subtitles for it. I’m wondering if it’s worth it! Lol

[@nta.16]

More real world old cars problems (and as often appear to be caused by previous owner(s)).
I'd not try anything on the engine or electrical on the car until I had fully charged the car's 12v battery with an appropriate battery charger and in this case changed the batteries in the car's keys (every little helps with electro(/)-mechanical stuff. At last this means you must be getting shot of the green thing otherwise your front 'garden' will begin to look like Steptoe's yard. 😁

[@CarSpyTV]

Steptoe's yard? You're right. We need a horse and cart! 😁

[@Nahtanojpt]

Great car! Love a Mondeo. And looks like your Mondeo has lots of stories to tell. Can't wait to see what you uncover, fix, and explain. Will be fun and interesting. Thank so much for posting.

[@CarSpyTV]

Thank you. This car has certainly lived! More Mondeo videos soon.

[@ianleak]

Good afternoon weekend again but feel like I'm not getting better but time will make me better, we are all out tomorrow with the grandkids, you both have a lovely weekend

[@CarSpyTV]

Thanks for update, Ian. Hopefully things will improve soon. Enjoy your time with the grandchildren.

[@jj2536]

Theres a book called "How To Buy The Right Used Car" that will make sure you avoid buying a donkey like that. how much was it?

[@CarSpyTV]

Oh! Who wrote the book? The Mondeo cost £200 with a few months left on the MOT. I then separately paid a transporter to bring it here.

[@barryjackson8512]

I can’t wait to see you turn this around. 😎

[@CarSpyTV]

Thank you, Barry. We need the OBD2 scanner!

[@paulb4uk]

Good clean up and it will start to look nice again ,great to see it has been serviced not long ago so many people start to give up on cars when they get older i really like the mk3 mondeo,s and the later models .

[@CarSpyTV]

Hi Paul. We're gonna remove the seats to make it easier to clean the carpet, etc. Best wishes from CarSpyTV.

[@deanmcclusky9955]

This channels great

[@CarSpyTV]

Thank you, Dean. That's appreciated. More videos to follow.

[@audibell]

Absolutely disgusting

[@CarSpyTV]

Yep! I've never had such a dirty car.