Description and Operation
The vehicle identification plate contains alpha‐numerical codes which are explained on the following pages. The codes stamped on the plate during production enable precise details of the vehicle build specification to be established.
The identification plate for all vehicles is fitted to right‐hand side stepwell. The VIN may also be seen through the left‐hand side of the windscreen.
The vehicle identification plate codes are explained on the following pages. These codes indicate details of vehicle specifications in respect of type, permissible loading weights, engine, axle ratios, body paint colour, and trim details. They are therefore useful for part procurement purposes.
(Box 1) Type Approval Code
A unique code required by legislation in certain territories.
(Box2) Transmission and Clutch
C8 |
MT 75 5‐speed Close Ratio (3.89) |
AG |
4‐speed Auto (A4LD) |
W8 |
MT 75 5‐speed Wide Ratio (4.17) |
E8 |
MT 75 5‐speed Close/Close Ratio (3.61) |
(Boxes 3, 10 and 11) Engine Coding
NSH |
2.0L DOHC Petrol |
N/A |
N/A |
NSJ |
2.0L DOHC (91RON) |
83.0 |
5000 |
NSK |
2.0L DOHC (Leaded) |
83.0 |
5000 |
NSF |
2.0L DOHC Petrol |
83.7 |
5000 |
NSG |
2.0L DOHC Petrol |
83.7 |
5000 |
4FA |
2.5L 70PS Diesel |
51.4 |
4000 |
4FB |
2.5L 70PS Diesel |
51.4 |
4000 |
4FC |
2.5L 70PS Diesel |
51.4 |
4000 |
4FD |
2.5L 70PS Diesel |
51.4 |
4000 |
4HA |
2.5L 75PS Diesel TCI |
55.2 |
4000 |
4HC |
2.5L 75PS Diesel |
55.9 |
4000 |
4HD |
2.5L 75PS Diesel T/C |
55.2 |
4000 |
4GA |
2.5L 85PS Diesel T/C |
62.5 |
4000 |
4GB |
2.5L 85PS Diesel T/C |
62.5 |
4000 |
4GC |
2.5L 85PS Diesel T/C |
63.0 |
4000 |
4GD |
2.5L 85PS Diesel TCI |
62.5 |
4000 |
4GE |
2.5L 85L Diesel T/C |
62.5 |
4000 |
4EB |
2.5L 100PS Diesel T/C |
73.6 |
4000 |
4EC |
2.5L 100PS Diesel T/C |
73.6 |
4000 |
4ED |
2.5L 115PS Diesel T/C |
84.6 |
4000 |
4GF |
2.5L 85PS Diesel TCI |
62.5 |
4000 |
4HB |
2.5L 75PS Diesel |
55.9 |
4000 |
(Box 4) Model Type Code
A six or eight digit combination derived as follows:
Digit 1 Range, Series: E - Transit
Digit 2 and 3: Gross vehicle weight in Kg by model, derived from the following table:-
A |
2340 |
2550 |
2670 |
2730 |
3100 |
2800 |
3150 |
3200 |
3500 |
B |
2440 |
2650 |
2770 |
2830 |
3200 |
2900 |
3250 |
3300 |
3550 |
C |
2000 |
2470 |
2690 |
2650 |
3000 |
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3550 |
3150 |
3995 |
D |
2240 |
2570 |
2820 |
2750 |
2800 |
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3300 |
3250 |
3850 |
E |
2540 |
2500 |
2830 |
2560 |
3025 |
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2900 |
2800 |
3300 |
F |
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2440 |
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2660 |
2830 |
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3400 |
2900 |
4025 |
G |
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2560 |
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2580 |
2900 |
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3500 |
3025 |
3490 |
H |
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2670 |
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2800 |
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3350 |
4250 |
J |
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2770 |
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2720 |
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3500 |
3650 |
K |
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2510 |
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L |
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2630 |
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K |
NSF 2.0L DOHC |
A |
Van |
S |
2835 mm |
/5 |
5‐speed |
L |
NSG 2.0L DOHC |
B |
Bus M1 |
L |
3570 mm (1) |
/A |
Automatic |
M |
4FA 2.5L 70PS |
C |
Bus M2 |
E |
3570 mm (2) |
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N |
4FB 2.5L 70PS |
D |
Kombi M1 |
A |
2835 mm (3) |
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P |
4FC 2.5L 70PS |
E |
Kombi M2 |
B |
3570 mm (3) |
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R |
4HA 2.5L 75PS |
F |
Kombi N1 |
C |
3200 mm |
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S |
4HB 2.5L 75PS |
G |
Kombi |
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T |
4GA 2.5L 85PS |
H |
Chassis single cab |
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V |
4GB 2.5L 85PS |
J |
Chassis double cab |
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W |
4GC 2.5L 85PS |
K |
Float single cab |
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X |
4EB 2.5L 100PS |
L |
Float double cab |
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Y |
4DB 2.5L 80PS |
M |
Chassis single cab/float |
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1 |
NSH 2.0L DOHC |
N |
Chassis double cab/float |
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2 |
4FD 2.5L 70PS |
P |
SVE Chassis cab |
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3 |
4HC 2.5L 75PS |
R |
SVE Van floor |
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4 |
4HD 2.5L 75PS |
S |
Kombi/Van M1 |
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5 |
4GD 2.5L 85PS |
T |
Chassis windshield |
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6 |
4GE 2.5L 85PS |
U |
Van conversion to M1 |
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7 |
4EC 2.5L 100PS |
V |
SVE Chassis double cab |
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8 |
4ED 2.5L 115PS |
W |
Chassis cowl |
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9 |
NSJ 2.0L DOHC |
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0 |
NSK 2.0L DOHC |
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NOTE:
German Domestic Vehicles use positions 1, 5 and 6 only.
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NOTE:
(1) Std. frame, (2) Extended frame, (3) 4x4
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(Box 6) Rear Axle
B |
34 Timken (less L.S.D) |
L |
51A Heavy Salisbury (less L.S.D) |
M |
53 Heavy Salisbury (less L.S.D) |
D |
34 Timken (with L.S.D) |
P |
51A Heavy Salisbury (with L.S.D) |
R |
53 Heavy Salisbury (with L.S.D) |
(Box 7) Rear Axle Ratio
J |
5.14 |
K |
5.83 |
L |
4.56 |
N |
4.11 |
P |
5.13 |
G |
4.63 |
(Box 8) Version
Provision for local codes by required certain territories.
(Box 9) Model
Not used for Transit.
(Box 12) Suspension
AA |
Standard |
Standard |
1L |
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Improved attitude pack |
B1 |
Soft ride suspension |
Soft ride suspension |
03 |
High centre of gravity vehicle |
High centre of gravity vehicle |
B3 |
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Soft ride suspension and high centre of gravity vehicle |
(Box 13) Brake Booster and System
B |
Dual line vertical split with booster |
D |
Dual line diagonal split with booster |
(Box 14) Door Combination
A |
X |
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X |
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X |
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B |
X |
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X |
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X |
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C |
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X |
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X |
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X |
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D |
X |
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X |
X |
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X |
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E |
X |
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X |
X |
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X |
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F |
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X |
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X |
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X |
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G |
X |
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X |
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H |
X |
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J |
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X |
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K |
X |
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X |
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X |
X |
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L |
X |
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X |
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M |
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X |
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X |
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X |
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N |
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X |
X |
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P |
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X |
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Q |
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X |
X |
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X |
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R |
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X |
X |
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X |
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X |
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S |
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X |
X |
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X |
T |
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X |
X |
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V |
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Y |
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Z |
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(Box 15) Body Colour
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NOTE:
Due to the vast colour range available for the Transit vehicle line, only standard colours have been listed here. For further information on colours, contact your local Transit dealer.
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BD |
Saffron Yellow |
ED |
Garnet Red |
EM |
Radiant Red |
ES |
Pepper Red |
KD |
Dark Blue |
KZ |
Ontario Blue |
MF |
Cayman Blue |
MR |
Cuirass |
MU |
Atlantic Blue |
ZA |
White |
ZJ |
Moondust Silver |
(Box 16) Trim
YCMV |
Cordwain PVC |
Cordwain PVC |
Opal |
1BVV |
Windrush/Satin Cloth |
Cordwain PVC |
Slate |
1BAU |
Claudia/Delon Cloth |
Delon Cloth/Carpet |
Opal |
1BXI |
Flash/Angorra |
Cordwain/PVC/Flash |
Slate/Opal |
IB3X |
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Flash/Angorra Cordwain PVC |
Opal |
1CA8 |
Windrush/Cordwain PVC |
Cordwain PVC |
Dark Lapis/Opal |
1CA9 |
Claudia/Angora |
Delon Cloth/Carpet |
Dark Denim/Opal |
YCQ1 |
Flash 2/Echo |
Cordwain PVC |
Opal |
YCMN |
Lightening/Echo/Delon |
Delon Cloth/Carpet |
Opal |
(Box 17) SVO
Factory use only.
(Box 18) Exhaust Emission
D |
A13/88 Light Duty Truck (Diesel) |
4 |
E |
93 EEC Car |
5 |
F |
96 EEC Car |
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G |
95 EEC LDT |
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H |
91/542 HD Gaseous |
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K |
A14 Swedish (Petrol) |
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L |
97 EEC LDT |
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M |
83.00A (15.04) |
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N |
ADR 36/00 |
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(Box 19) Wheel Base (mm)
2835 |
Short wheel base 80S, 100S, 115S 120S 150S |
3570 |
Long wheel base, including Extended Frame |
(Box 20) Smoke Value (Diesel only)
This box contains a value in the form of x.xx which designates the light absorption co‐efficient.
(Box 21) Overall Vehicle Width
Width of vehicle excluding mirrors. Dimension to the rear bumper end caps.
12 seat bus |
1980 |
15 seat bus |
1980 |
High Cube DRW |
2120 |
EL Van DRW |
2120 |
17 ST Bus |
1980 |
Single Cab 4T Float |
2150 |
Single Cab 4T E/F Float |
2150 |
Double Cab 4T with Float |
2150 |
Double Cab 4T E/F with Float |
2150 |
(Box 22) Overall Vehicle Length
Horizontal distance from the front of the vehicle to the rear of the vehicle inclusive of step, tow bar or other exterior feature.
12 seat bus |
4630 |
4840 |
15 seat bus |
5380 |
5590 |
High Cube DRW |
5930 |
6140 |
EL Van DRW |
5930 |
6140 |
17 ST Bus |
5930 |
6140 |
Single Cab 4T Float |
5640 |
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Single Cab 4T E/F Float |
6350 |
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Double Cab 4T with Float |
5710 |
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Double Cab 4T E/F with Float |
6190 |
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(Box 23) Overall Vehicle Length with Tow Bar (Tow Bar only)
Horizontal distance from the front of the vehicle to a vertical centreline which passes through the ball of a factory fit tow hitch.
12 seat bus |
4800 |
15 seat bus |
5630 |
High Cube DRW |
6180 |
EL Van DRW |
6180 |
17 ST Bus |
6180 |
Single Cab 4T Float |
5550 |
Single Cab 4T E/F Float |
6260 |
Double Cab 4T with Float |
5550 |
Double Cab 4T E/F with Float |
6260 |
(Box 24) Permitted Rear Axle Loading
Maximum permissible loading on the rear wheels of the vehicle.
(Box 25) Permitted Front Axle Loading
Maximum permissible loading on the front wheels of the vehicle.
(Box 26) Gross Train Mass
Indicates the maximum combined mass of vehicle and trailer or caravan.
(Box 27) Gross Vehicle Mass
Indicates maximum legal laden mass, in territories where this is required.
(Box 28) Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Vehicle identification number.
Digit 1: Blank
This is blank.
Digits 2 and 20: Constant asterisk ‐ (*)
Digits 2 and 20 have a constant *.
Digits 3, 4, and 5: World Manufacturer Indicator
SFA – Ford Motor Company Limited - United Kingdom
WF0 – Ford Werke A.G. – West Germany
TW2 – Ford Lusitana S.A.R.L – Portugal
Y4F - Ford Union - Belarus
Digits 6 and 12: Model Variant
A - Chassis Cab, single
B - Chassis Cab, double (M2)
C - Chassis Cab, double (N1)
D - Chassis Windshield
E - Bus (M2)
F - Bus (M1)
G - Crew Bus
H - Kombi (M1)
J - Kombi (N1)
K - Kombi Van
L - Van
Digits 7 and 8:
Contant XX
Digit 9: Product Source Company
B – Ford of Britain – Own assembly
C – Ford of Britain – Affiliated Company assembly
D – Ford of Britain – Dealer assembly
E – Ford of Germany – Affiliated Company assembly
F – Ford of Germany – Dealer assembly
G – Ford of Germany – Own assembly
H - KD assembly
R - Ford Union
Digit 10: Assembly Plant
A - Dagenham, Cologne, Pacheoco, Sao Paulo
B - Halewood, Genk, Alexandria, China KD
C - Langley, Saarlous, Manila, Vietnam KD
D - Southampton, Copenhagen
E - Cork, Manila (Luneta), Philipines KD
F - Mexico, Malaysia KD
G - Broadmeadows, Bangkok, Poland
H - Brisbane
J - Valencia, Istanbul
K - Sydney, KD (Pseudo Plant), Karachi
L - Wellington
M - Salisbury
P - Lisbon
R - Singapore
S - Port Elizabeth
U - Seoul
9 - Belarus
Digit 11: Model Range
A - Escort
B - Mondeo/Cougar
E - Puma
F - Fiesta
G - Scorpio
R - Ka
V - Transit
W - Galaxy
Digit 13: Date of Manufacture – Year
R - 1994
S - 1995
T - 1996
V - 1997
W - 1998
X - 1999
Y - 2000
1 - 2001
2 - 2002
Digit 14: Date of Manufacture – Month
Jan |
L |
C |
B |
J |
L |
C |
B |
J |
L |
Feb |
Y |
K |
R |
U |
Y |
K |
R |
U |
Y |
Mar |
S |
D |
A |
M |
S |
D |
A |
M |
S |
Apr |
T |
E |
G |
P |
T |
E |
G |
P |
T |
May |
J |
L |
C |
B |
J |
L |
C |
B |
J |
Jun |
U |
Y |
K |
R |
U |
Y |
K |
R |
U |
Jul |
M |
S |
D |
A |
M |
S |
D |
A |
M |
Aug |
P |
T |
E |
G |
P |
T |
E |
G |
P |
Sep |
B |
J |
L |
C |
B |
J |
J |
C |
B |
Oct |
R |
U |
Y |
K |
R |
U |
U |
K |
R |
Nov |
A |
M |
S |
D |
A |
M |
M |
D |
A |
Dec |
G |
P |
T |
E |
G |
P |
P |
E |
G |
Digits 15 – 19: Vehicle Sequence Number
Five digits.
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