MJOnes,
Look on the MSA website - a copy of the application form is at
http://www.msauk.org/uploadedfiles/m..._comp_form.pdf
Section 3 is the part your doctor must fill out.
You should also read, and provide for the GP if they haven't done this before, the "Notes" on the application, in particular paras 9.1 and after, which are at:
http://www.msauk.org/uploadedfiles/m...ence_notes.pdf
You'll get hard copy of these if you apply in the usual way. As indicated there, the doc will examine your heart, lungs (stethoscope stuff) and blood pressure, do a simple urine test with a test stick in a fresh sample (you may be able to bring one with you, ask the surgery, but what will you put it in?) and check your eyesight and that you aren't colour blind. They will answer the Qs about your medical history of epilepsy, any physical disablement or other problems that they think might prevent you doing motorsport. It's all very simple, and a worthwhile check anyway (esp. BP) if you are over 45 years.
You have to have a medical when you make your first licence application, so your age then is irrelevant. If you are 45 or over, you need another every year thereafter.
Cost? See previous contributions. 70-100 pounds? As said above takes half an hour, and that's what your doctor's time is worth. THis should bring it home what the NHS is worth to us all!
John
PS If your doctor is in any doubt that your wooden leg, glass eye or rubber teethmake you unsuitbale for motorsport, then you can ask him to refer you to the Medical Advisory Committee of the MSA. He will write, setting out his doubts, and you will be given an appointment to see an MSA doctor, for a definitive opinion. But worry not! There are many disabled people in motorsport - the MSA tries it's hardest to enable anyone to take part. J.
PPS See Q 3a on the application - you do NOT need an electrocardiogram (ECG) unless you are over 45 AND want an
International Licence (You don't, surely? Unless you are channelling Schumacher)