Passport data

An identification number (VIN) vehicle, engine model, manufacturer's name, year of manufacture and certification information are indicated on the identification plate...



... glued to the right middle pillar of the car.



Pic. 1.5. Identification plate: 1 – Russian vehicle type approval number; 2 - manufacturer; 3 – mark of compliance with certification; 4 - vehicle identification number; 5 - total permissible weight of the car; 6 - total permissible weight of the car with a trailer; 7 - permissible load on the front axle of the car; 8 - permissible load on the rear axle of the car

On fig. 1.5 shows all the information about the vehicle given in the identification plate.



In addition, the vehicle identification number is located in the lower left corner of the windshield opening..




... and on the floor of the car on the passenger side under the noise insulation. In order to see the number, bend the cut-out part of the noise insulation.



The number is also duplicated on the floor of the car under the rear seat cushion under the carpet.

NOTE: On the left side of the frame of the windscreen under the instrument panel, a plate is attached with tear-off rivets, on which the last eight characters of the identification number are duplicated (VIN), the colors of the body and interior of the car, the number of doors are indicated.

Deciphering the identification number, for example X9F5XXEED56L00000:

X9F - international code of the manufacturer (plant in Vsevolozhsk);

5 – body type (3 - three-door hatchback; 4 - sedan; 5 - five-door hatchback; W - station wagon);

XX is a constant;

E - manufacturing company and country of production (Ford Motor Company, Russia);

E - assembly plant code (factory in Vsevolozhsk);

D - model code (Focus);

5 – body type (3 - three-door hatchback; 4 - sedan; 5 - five-door hatchback; W - station wagon);

6 - year of issue (2006);

L - issue month code (tab. 1.2);

00000 - serial number.



Pic. 1.6. Location of the number and designation of the model of gasoline engines with a working volume of 1.4 and 1.6 liters (Throttle assembly removed for clarity)


The model number and designation of the gasoline engines with a working volume of 1.4 and 1.6 liters are stamped on the tide of the cylinder block behind the throttle assembly (pic. 1.6).

The model number and designation of the 2.0L petrol engines are stamped on the rear of the cylinder block on the left side (in the direction of the vehicle).

The 1.8 liter diesel engine model number and designation are stamped on the intake pipe.

Table 1.2 Vehicle production month codes