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2007 Ford Mondeo 2.5 V6 Titanium X 97,000 miles, £3250

Here’s a big old petrol Mondeo with reasonable miles and everything specification. Just the one previous owner, too, and it can be driven into the ULEZ with impunity. Great buy.

2009 Ford Mondeo 2.2 TDCI Titanium 111,000 miles £3790

This is a full-house diesel Mondeo with the top-end heated seats, half-leather trim and Bluetooth. It seems to have been looked after by three previous owners and has had a recent service.

2010 Skoda Superb 1.9 TDI S 104,000 miles, £2945

Here’s a five-door from Skoda with the most frugal pairing of manual ’box and 1.9 diesel. Two ex-owners and a full service history, plus recent bills for the timing belt and water pump.