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 €30,900, based on 3 live listings tracked by Carintel.ie.

How much does a 2021 Ford S-Max depreciate per year?

A Ford S-Max loses roughly 16.5% 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

€30,900ROI listing median

33 days avg on market · Low data confidence

Normal DemandLimited Data

Listing price range

€23k – €31k

25th to 75th percentile

Listings

ROI active now

Updated 16h ago · ROI · Low confidence

Median listing price

€30,900

private sale ~€26,945 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days

Est. trade-in

€16,065 – €19,508

15–30% below private sale

Avg mileage

176k km

typical 161k km

Days listed

33d

avg on market · demand 58/100

AI Market Summary

Spacious, practical 7-seater with excellent load flexibility and comfortable cabin — ideal for families needing versatility and Euro 6 diesel efficiency.
Median mileage of 161k km substantially exceeds Irish 5-year average (60–110k km); verify service history and condition carefully before committing.
PowerShift automatic transmission prone to hesitation and juddering at low speed; DPF clogging common on short-journey driving — request full service records and DPF status.
Inspect DPF and EGR valve condition with independent mechanic; forced regeneration cycles and carbon buildup are costly repairs if neglected.
Prices up 6.9% year-on-year — market values this model well despite known issues; competitive against similar 7-seaters, but high mileage demands thorough pre-purchase inspection.

AI-generated analysis · Carintel.ie · verify independently before purchasing

Analysis & Insights

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Total cost of ownership

2021 Ford S-Max · Diesel · per year

Estimated annual cost

€7,909/yr

Per month

€659/mo

Depreciation

€5,099

64% of total

Fuel / electricity

€1,760

22% of total

Maintenance

€850

11% of total

Road tax

€200

3% of total

Assumptions: Depreciation based on €30,900 current market median at 16.5%/yr (regression from 3 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

€1,960/yr

5.0 L/100 km, diesel

Fuel €1,760/yrRoad tax €200/yr

median €30,900

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

€850

estimated per year

2021 S-Max diesel benefits from modern EcoBlue architecture but requires vigilant DPF monitoring on low-mileage use; regular motorway driving helps; EGR and fuel injector servicing may be needed around 100,000 km if carbon buildup occurs.

Annual diesel serviceOil and filter change (6L 5W-30 diesel spec), fuel filter replacement, DPF health check and possible chemical clean

€320/yr

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

€180/yr

Brakes (amortised)Front and rear pads every 3–4 years; rotors as needed (diesel engine heavier wear)

€200/yr

NCT (amortised)Annual test fee amortised over two-year cycle; diesel emissions test required

€28/yr

Consumables and otherAir filter, cabin filter, coolant top-up, spark plug checks (annual)

€122/yr

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