Published On Jan 15, 2021
A Moving Deformable Barrier impact at 38.5 Mph/61 Km/h. Both occupants are 50th Percentile Male NHTSA SID dummies. The MDB weighs 3015lbs (1368kg).
Rating is based upon pre-2011 criteria.
NHTSA's MDB Side Crash Test of the 2005 Ford Focus ZX3 (Hatchback Only).
Driver - Passenger
HIC 658 - 1231
*** - ****!! (Three / Four Stars)
!!Side Barrier Rear Passenger: During the side impact test, the head of the rear passenger dummy struck the side header and the exterior sheet metal of the door causing a high head acceleration. Head impact events resulting in high accelerations have a higher likelihood of serious head trauma. (Exceeds FMVSS Limit of 1000)