Does Age count against me?

• I am a 43 y/o British nurse (with family). I know I can apply up until I am 45 yrs old, however being so close to this age...will it count against me, after all I don't particularly wish to part with the best part of sterling 3000 only to find I have a minimal chance
  
  Regards,

  29 Jul 2008, 08:49 barry