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No two door lock mechanisms are quite the same across different vehicles, so getting the specifics right matters when you buy used, second hand or a replacement. Answer a few quick questions below and breakers will only quote if they have the exact matching part in stock:
The Cabstar went through distinct generations — the F22 ran roughly from 1982 to 1992, the F23 from 1992 to 2006, and the F24 from 2006 onwards — and door lock mechanisms are not generally interchangeable across these generation boundaries due to changes in door construction and latch design. Within the same generation you have a much better chance of a direct swap, but you should still confirm against your registration with the breaker before buying, as mid-generation facelifts can alter the mechanism fitment.
Yes, side matters — the nearside (NS, passenger/left) and offside (OS, driver/right) mechanisms are handed and will not swap over. When contacting a breaker, always specify NS or OS clearly alongside your vehicle's registration so they can pull the correct unit from their stock.
For the sliding side door on the Cabstar, wheelbase can be relevant because long-wheelbase variants may use a different door assembly to short-wheelbase versions, and the lock mechanism is part of that assembly. For the cab front doors the wheelbase is unlikely to affect the mechanism, but confirm the full spec — including wheelbase and whether you need a sliding or hinged door part — with the breaker against your registration to be sure.
Engine choice does not affect door lock mechanism fitment on the Cabstar — the latch and mechanism are determined by the door and body generation, not by what's under the bonnet. You can safely ignore engine size when searching, and focus instead on generation, side (NS/OS), and door type.
Trim level does not affect door lock mechanism fitment on the Cabstar — the latch unit is the same across the range for a given generation and door position. You may find cosmetic differences such as finish or any attached handles vary slightly, but the core mechanism fitment is trim-independent, so don't let trim level put you off an otherwise correct part.
The F23 generation ran up to around 2006 and the F24 took over from that point, and crossing that generation boundary is a significant risk for direct fitment of a door lock mechanism due to changes in door design between the two. We would not recommend assuming compatibility — take the registration of the donor vehicle and your own to a breaker and ask them to cross-reference both before purchasing.