How much is a 2018 Ford S MaxDiesel worth in Ireland?

The median asking price for a 2018 Ford S MaxDiesel on the Irish used-car market is around €17,475, based on 6 live listings tracked by Carintel.ie.

How much does a 2018 Ford S Max depreciate per year?

A Ford S Max loses roughly 14.1% of its value per year on the Irish used-car market based on Carintel.ie's regression across active listings.

Is it cheaper to import a 2018 Ford S Max from Northern Ireland?

It depends on spec, mileage and CO2. Carintel.ie compares ROI median prices against Northern Ireland listings' landed cost, including VRT, NOx levy and registration fees, so you can see the saving at a glance on this page.

What are the running costs of a 2018 Ford S MaxDiesel?

This page estimates annual running costs for a 2018 Ford S MaxDiesel using WLTP consumption data, current Irish fuel and electricity prices, and Irish motor tax bands.

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Market Intelligence

Ford S Max2018

Diesel

€15,975ROI listing median

20 days avg on market · Low data confidence

Normal DemandLimited Data

Listing price range

€14k – €20k

25th to 75th percentile

Listings

ROI active now

Updated 7h ago · ROI · Low confidence

Median listing price

€15,975

private sale ~€15,451 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days

Est. trade-in

€9,765 – €11,858

15–30% below private sale

Avg mileage

198k km

typical 195k km

Days listed

20d

avg on market · demand 58/100

AI Market Summary

Seven-seater practicality and refined diesel economy make this a solid family hauler; spacious cabin appeals to buyers needing genuine third-row seats.
Median mileage sits 20k km above typical Irish usage for this age — verify service history and check for transmission wear before committing.
Ford's 2.0 TDCi diesel is proven reliable in S-Max; no widespread engine issues recorded for 2018 model year, but inspect turbo condition given mileage.
Get a pre-purchase inspection focused on automatic gearbox health — listen for hesitation between gears and test all three rows under load during a test drive.
Market pricing up 9.6% year-on-year; at median €15,975 this sits fairly valued for condition and mileage, though high-mileage examples warrant negotiation.

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Analysis & Insights

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Total cost of ownership

2018 Ford S Max · Diesel · per year

Estimated annual cost

€5,290/yr

Per month

€441/mo

Depreciation

€2,464

47% of total

Fuel / electricity

€1,936

37% of total

Maintenance

€620

12% of total

Road tax

€270

5% of total

Assumptions: Depreciation based on €17,475 current market median at 14.1%/yr (regression from 6 listings across multiple years). Fuel cost assumes 16,000 km/yr (CSO Ireland average), Irish fuel prices. Road tax uses Irish CO2-based motor tax bands (NEDC regime). Maintenance is an AI estimate based on typical independent garage rates for this model.

Annual running cost

16,000 km/yr · Ireland rates

Ford S Max 2018, all powertrain variants

Market-level estimate

All available fuel types sorted cheapest to run · WLTP figures where available · current market highlighted

DieselDieselthis marketcheapest to run

€2,206/yr

5.5 L/100 km, diesel

Fuel €1,936/yrRoad tax €270/yr

median €17,475

Assumptions: 16,000 km/yr (CSO Ireland average). Fuel: petrol €2.00/L, diesel €2.20/L. EV: smart-night €0.17/kWh (80%), day €0.30/kWh (20%). PHEV split: 45% electric, 55% petrol. WLTP consumption figures used where available; real-world usage is typically 10-20% higher. Road tax uses Irish CO2-based motor tax bands (NEDC regime, 2008-2020 registrations).

Annual maintenance

AI estimate · Irish independent garage rates

Maintenance costs

€620

estimated per year

The 2.0 TDCi diesel requires careful DPF management; frequent short trips and poor-quality fuel accelerate sludge buildup, so motorway miles are preferable. Timing chain is present (not belt), reducing major service costs but turbocharger and injector care is essential to avoid expensive repairs.

Annual serviceOil change with 5W-30 or 5W-40 diesel oil, filter, and inspection; 2.0 TDCi typically requires ~5L

€200/yr

Tyres (amortised)Replacement set of four tyres amortised over typical 5-year ownership; S-Max typically 215/60R16

€150/yr

Brakes (amortised)Front brake pads and disc wear; rear pads less frequent; estimate brake overhaul every 2–3 years

€100/yr

NCT (amortised)NCT fee amortised over 2-year cycle; €55 per test

€28/yr

Consumables and DPF maintenanceCabin and engine air filters, coolant top-ups, AdBlue if equipped (some 2018 models); occasional DPF cleaning or forced regeneration

€142/yr

AI-generated estimate · costs vary by usage and service history · not a financial forecast