How much is a 2021 Ford S MaxDiesel worth in Ireland?

The median asking price for a 2021 Ford S MaxDiesel on the Irish used-car market is around €30,425, based on 4 live listings tracked by Carintel.ie.

How much does a 2021 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 2021 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 2021 Ford S MaxDiesel?

This page estimates annual running costs for a 2021 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 Max2021

Diesel

20 days avg on market · Low data confidence

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Updated 13h ago · ROI · Low confidence

Median listing price

€30,425

private sale ~€26,531 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days

Est. trade-in

€19,390 – €23,545

15–30% below private sale

Avg mileage

160k km

typical 140k km

Days listed

20d

avg on market · demand 46/100

AI Market Summary

Higher-than-expected mileage (140k km median) suggests heavy use or hire/fleet history — verify service records and check for transmission wear before committing.
Solid family hauler: spacious seven-seater, good towing capacity, and practical layout make it a strong daily workhorse if mechanically sound.
PowerShift automatic is a known weak point — shuddering and judder on this engine/gearbox combo are common. Test low-speed acceleration and gear changes carefully; repair costs are steep.
DPF and EGR issues plague this generation: request full service history proving regular motorway use and DPF regeneration cycles. Blocked DPF = expensive replacement and limp mode downtime.
Pricing sits fair for the market given mileage and transmission risk; not undervalued, but not a bargain either. Compare against petrol alternatives if budget allows — fewer emissions headaches.

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Total cost of ownership

2021 Ford S Max · Diesel · per year

Estimated annual cost

€6,946/yr

Per month

€579/mo

Depreciation

€4,290

62% of total

Fuel / electricity

€1,936

28% of total

Maintenance

€520

7% of total

Road tax

€200

3% of total

Assumptions: Depreciation based on €30,425 current market median at 14.1%/yr (regression from 4 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 (WLTP 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 2021, 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

€2,136/yr

5.5 L/100 km, diesel

Fuel €1,936/yrRoad tax €200/yr

median €30,425

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 (WLTP regime, 2021+ registrations).

Annual maintenance

AI estimate · Irish independent garage rates

Maintenance costs

€520

estimated per year

Diesel S-Max ownership is heavily dependent on proper DPF maintenance and avoiding short urban journeys; PowerShift transmission fluid changes at 100k km are strongly recommended to mitigate judder issues.

Annual serviceOil and filter change (5.7L 5W-30), air filter, inspection; every 2 years spark plugs and cabin filter

€200/yr

Tyres (amortised)Replacement every 4–5 years; S-Max typically fitted with 225/60R17 or 225/55R18

€120/yr

Brakes (amortised)Pad and rotor replacement typically every 5–6 years; fluid flush every 2 years

€100/yr

DPF cleaning and servicingPassive regeneration required; active cleaning €300–500 if blocked; amortised over ownership

€80/yr

NCT (amortised)€55 every 2 years for over-4-year vehicles; diesel S-Max prone to emissions and DPF test failures

€28/yr

Consumables (coolant, AdBlue, cabin filters)AdBlue not needed on this engine; coolant flush every 3 years; miscellaneous consumables

€92/yr