"Fact is the success rate at interview/sim for any FO above 30 is less than half that of the pre-30 applicants."
So what?! If you need a job apply and have a good crack at it. Over 50% of all candidates fail at assessment.
Make sure your English is up to scratch, pay for a sim session, do some study and you're in with a chance. You're not going to get anything given to you. Get on and do some work!